Bellaghy Primary School, MAGHERAFELT
Bellaghy Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Bellaghy Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Bellaghy Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
53 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals and 0% are Catholic and 89% Protestant.
9 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bellaghy Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (0.2 miles), St John Bosco Primary School Ballynease (2.6 miles), New Row Primary School (2.9 miles) and Castledawson Primary School (3 miles).
St Mary's Primary SchoolSt John Bosco Primary School BallyneaseNew Row Primary SchoolCastledawson Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bellaghy Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is BellaghyMain Street, 100 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 Bellaghy Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
9
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.0%
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 Bellaghy Primary School
When was Bellaghy Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Bellaghy Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Bellaghy Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Bellaghy 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 Bellaghy Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Bellaghy Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Bellaghy Primary School?
Bellaghy Primary School is at 79 WILLIAM STREET, BELLAGHY, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 8HZ.