Ampertaine Primary School, MAGHERA
Ampertaine Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Maghera.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ampertaine Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ampertaine Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
118 pupils are enrolled and 16% are entitled to free school meals.
13 pupils (11% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Ampertaine Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include coding, Lego, gardening and French.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ampertaine Primary School are Culnady Primary School (1.4 miles), St John's Primary School (2.1 miles), Crossroads Primary School (3 miles) and Maghera Primary School (3.1 miles).
Culnady Primary SchoolSt John's Primary SchoolCrossroads Primary SchoolMaghera Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ampertaine Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ampertainne Sch, 50 metres away.
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 Ampertaine Primary School in January 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from Ampertaine Primary School
Dinner Menu for Week Beginning Monday 5th October
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 02/10/26
2 Oct 2026
Parent Teacher Interviews 12-15th Oct
28 Sep 2026
Newsletter 25/09/26
25 Sep 2026
Dinner Menu for week Beginning Monday 28th September
24 Sep 2026
From Ampertaine Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Ampertaine Primary School
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Special educational needs
13
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
11.0%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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".
Questions parents ask about Ampertaine Primary School
When was Ampertaine Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ampertaine Primary School in January 2020.
How are places allocated at Ampertaine Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ampertaine 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 Ampertaine Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ampertaine Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ampertaine Primary School?
Ampertaine Primary School is at 94 KILREA ROAD, UPPERLANDS, MAGHERA, LONDONDERRY, BT46 5SB.