Towerview Primary School, BANGOR
Towerview Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Bangor.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Towerview Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Towerview Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
432 pupils are enrolled, 12% are entitled to free school meals and 2% are Catholic and 44% Protestant.
61 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 27 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Towerview Primary School are Ballyholme Primary School (0.8 miles), Kilmaine Primary School (0.8 miles), Ballymagee Primary School (1.3 miles) and Bangor Central Integrated Primary School (1.9 miles).
Ballyholme Primary SchoolKilmaine Primary SchoolBallymagee Primary SchoolBangor Central Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Towerview Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Towerview Avenue No3, 140 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Towerview Primary School are St Columbanus' College (0.5 miles), Bangor Grammar School (1.7 miles), Glenlola Collegiate (1.8 miles) and Bangor Academy and 6th Form College (1.8 miles).
St Columbanus' CollegeBangor Grammar SchoolGlenlola CollegiateBangor Academy and 6th Form 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 Towerview Primary School in November 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Towerview Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
61
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.1%
of pupils enrolled
27
With a statement (stage 3)
34
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
Towerview Primary School
Questions parents ask about Towerview Primary School
When was Towerview Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Towerview Primary School in November 2019.
How are places allocated at Towerview Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Towerview 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 Towerview Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Towerview Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Towerview Primary School?
Towerview Primary School is at 100 TOWERVIEW CRESCENT, BANGOR, DOWN, BT19 6AZ.