Bunscoil Cholmcille, LONDONDERRY
Bunscoil Cholmcille is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Bunscoil Cholmcille in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Bunscoil Cholmcille is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
152 pupils are enrolled, 49% are entitled to free school meals and 94% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
29 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 6 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bunscoil Cholmcille are Steelstown Voluntary Maintained Primary School (under 0.1 miles), St Brigid's Primary/NurserySchool (0.4 miles), St Therese Primary School (0.5 miles) and Greenhaw Primary School (0.5 miles).
Steelstown Voluntary Maintained Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary/NurserySchoolSt Therese Primary SchoolGreenhaw Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bunscoil Cholmcille.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Steelestown Road, 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bunscoil Cholmcille are St Brigid's College (0.4 miles), St Columb's College (1 mile), Oakgrove Integrated College (1.1 miles) and Thornhill College (1.2 miles).
St Brigid's CollegeSt Columb's CollegeOakgrove Integrated CollegeThornhill College
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 Bunscoil Cholmcille in January 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
29
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.1%
of pupils enrolled
6
With a statement (stage 3)
23
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
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Questions parents ask about Bunscoil Cholmcille
When was Bunscoil Cholmcille last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Bunscoil Cholmcille in January 2018.
How are places allocated at Bunscoil Cholmcille?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Bunscoil Cholmcille 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 Bunscoil Cholmcille?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Bunscoil Cholmcille. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Bunscoil Cholmcille?
Bunscoil Cholmcille is at 40A STEELSTOWN ROAD, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 8EX.