West Winds Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
West Winds Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
West Winds Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
West Winds Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
174 pupils are enrolled, 75% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are newcomer pupils.
80 pupils (46% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 40 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West Winds Primary School are Regent House School (0.6 miles), Newtownards Model Primary School (0.8 miles), St Finian's Primary School (1.1 miles) and Victoria Primary School (1.1 miles).
Regent House SchoolNewtownards Model Primary SchoolSt Finian's Primary SchoolVictoria Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of West Winds Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crepe Weavers, 160 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to West Winds Primary School are Regent House School (0.7 miles) and Movilla High School (1.2 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 West Winds Primary School in February 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with West Winds Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
80
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
46.0%
of pupils enrolled
40
With a statement (stage 3)
40
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
West Winds Primary School
Questions parents ask about West Winds Primary School
When was West Winds Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on West Winds Primary School in February 2019.
How are places allocated at West Winds Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at West Winds 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 West Winds Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming West Winds Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is West Winds Primary School?
West Winds Primary School is at SUNDERLAND PARK, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 4RQ.