Our beautiful setting

​Kirkistown Primary School enjoys a gorgeous coastal outlook on an extended site. What a place to go to school! Pupils are drawn from the Cloughey area, extending into Portavogie, Ballyhalbert and inland towards Kircubbin as well as from areas towards Portaferry.  Inside, the building is both modern and well maintained. Comprising of 6 classrooms, an ICT suite, a staff room and office, the school has a warmth and family feel befitting of its heritage. A recent extension has been completed that has added a classroom and a purpose-built SEN room. An impressive dining and P.E. facility completes the premises and this can be hired out by the local community for special events. 
 
The school team form a committed group of people whose first priority is the education and care of the children at Kirkistown Primary School.

​The History of Kirkistown Primary School

Constructed on land endowed by Mr Hugh Montgomery, Kirkistown Primary school was opened on its current site at the junction of Quarter Road and Main Road on Monday 01 October 1888  with Mr William Walker as its Principal. The Montgomery family, of Rosemount, Greyabbey, having a keen interest in the welfare and education of tenants living in the surrounding area, acted as Patrons to the school. To this day, the Montgomery family continue to support the school, appointing four of the school’s governors to ensure its safe keeping and future prosperity. Continuing the legacy of the Montgomery family, the school remains proud of its nineteenth century heritage while being a forward looking organisation tasked with nurturing  the children of  the community for their future success.

Mr Hugh Montgomery, Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant- Founder and first Patron of Kirkistown Primary School.
​Major-General William Edward Montgomery, Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant- The second Patron of Kirkistown Primary School.
An aerial view of our stunning location