St Ronan's Primary School, NEWRY
St Ronan's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Ronan's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Ronan'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.
385 pupils are enrolled, 15% are entitled to free school meals and 1% are newcomer pupils.
66 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 42 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Ronan's Primary School are Windsor Hill Primary School (0.7 miles), St Joseph's Convent Primary School (1 mile), St Patrick's Primary School (1 mile) and St Clare???s Abbey Primary School (1.1 miles).
Windsor Hill Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Convent Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Clare???s Abbey Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Ronan's Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sacred Heart School, 250 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Ronan's Primary School are Sacred Heart Grammar School (0.1 miles), Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar School (0.3 miles), Newry High School (0.3 miles) and St Colman's College (0.6 miles).
Sacred Heart Grammar SchoolAbbey Christian Brothers Grammar SchoolNewry High SchoolSt Colman's College
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 Ronan's Primary School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
66
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.1%
of pupils enrolled
42
With a statement (stage 3)
24
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 Ronan's Primary School
When was St Ronan's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Ronan's Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at St Ronan's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Ronan'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 Ronan's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Ronan'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 Ronan's Primary School?
St Ronan's Primary School is at ASHGROVE AVENUE, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 1PR.