St Paul's Primary School, NEWRY
St Paul's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Paul's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Paul's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
86 pupils are enrolled and 22% are entitled to free school meals.
16 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 7 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's Primary School are St Patrick's Primary School (2.4 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (2.5 miles), St Mary's Primary School (2.9 miles) and Iveagh Primary School (3 miles).
St Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolIveagh Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Paul's Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marys Tce, 330 metres away.
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Paul's Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
16
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.6%
of pupils enrolled
7
With a statement (stage 3)
9
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Questions parents ask about St Paul's Primary School
When was St Paul's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Paul's Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at St Paul's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Paul's Primary School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to St Paul's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Paul's Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Paul's Primary School?
St Paul's Primary School is at 35 BALLYKEEL ROAD, CABRA, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 5RH.