Strabane Controlled Primary School, STRABANE
Strabane Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Strabane.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Strabane Controlled Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Strabane Controlled Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
267 pupils are enrolled, 30% are entitled to free school meals, 55% are Catholic and 25% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
61 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 18 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Strabane Controlled Primary School are St Catherine???s Primary School (0.7 miles), Gaelscoil U?? Dhochartaigh (1 mile), St Mary's Primary School (1.4 miles) and Artigarvan Primary School (2.4 miles).
St Catherine???s Primary SchoolGaelscoil U?? DhochartaighSt Mary's Primary SchoolArtigarvan Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Strabane Controlled Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Strabane Hosp, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Strabane Controlled Primary School are Strabane Academy (1.3 miles) and Holy Cross College (1.5 miles).
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 Strabane Controlled Primary School in May 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Strabane Controlled Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
61
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.8%
of pupils enrolled
18
With a statement (stage 3)
43
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
Strabane Controlled Primary School
Questions parents ask about Strabane Controlled Primary School
When was Strabane Controlled Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Strabane Controlled Primary School in May 2019.
How are places allocated at Strabane Controlled Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Strabane Controlled 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 Strabane Controlled Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Strabane Controlled Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Strabane Controlled Primary School?
Strabane Controlled Primary School is at 43 DERRY ROAD, STRABANE, TYRONE, BT82 8DX.