St Peter's Primary School, NEWRY
St Peter's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Peter's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Peter'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.
352 pupils are enrolled, 34% are entitled to free school meals, 98% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 8% are newcomer pupils.
69 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 33 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Primary School are Bessbrook Primary School (0.9 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (1.1 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (1.2 miles) and Mullaglass Primary School (1.3 miles).
Bessbrook Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolMullaglass Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Peter's Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newry Deramore Road, 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter's Primary School are St Paul's High School (0.7 miles), St Colman's College (1.5 miles), St Joseph's Boys' High School (1.5 miles) and Our Lady's Grammar School (1.6 miles).
St Paul's High SchoolSt Colman's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' High SchoolOur Lady's Grammar School
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 Peter's Primary School in January 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Peter's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
69
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.6%
of pupils enrolled
33
With a statement (stage 3)
36
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".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Primary School
When was St Peter's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Peter's Primary School in January 2020.
How are places allocated at St Peter's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Peter'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 Peter's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Peter'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 Peter's Primary School?
St Peter's Primary School is at 66 DERRYMORE ROAD, CLOUGHREAGH BESSBROOK, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 7DN.