St Finian’s Primary School was opened in 1910 as a separate boys’ and girls’ school but was extended and amalgamated as a co-educational school for boys and girls in 1965.

Almost all the pupils are from the Newtownards Parish area. Current enrolment is 168 pupils with seven permanent, full-time teachers and the principal. The enrolment of the school has risen consistently in the last number of years. Children of all backgrounds and religions are welcome at Saint Finian’s.