Victoria Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Victoria Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Victoria Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Victoria Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
430 pupils are enrolled, 31% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 55% Protestant and 11% are newcomer pupils.
90 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 28 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Victoria Primary School are St Finian's Primary School (0.2 miles), Londonderry Primary School (0.6 miles), Regent House School (0.8 miles) and Abbey Primary School (0.8 miles).
St Finian's Primary SchoolLondonderry Primary SchoolRegent House SchoolAbbey Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Victoria Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Petrol Station, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Victoria Primary School are Movilla High School (0.2 miles) and Regent House School (0.7 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 Victoria Primary School in February 2016.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Victoria Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
90
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.9%
of pupils enrolled
28
With a statement (stage 3)
62
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
Victoria Primary School
Questions parents ask about Victoria Primary School
When was Victoria Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Victoria Primary School in February 2016.
How are places allocated at Victoria Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Victoria 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 Victoria Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Victoria Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Victoria Primary School?
Victoria Primary School is at EAST STREET, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 7DD.