Chapel Road Primary School, LONDONDERRY
Chapel Road Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Chapel Road Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Chapel Road Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
189 pupils are enrolled, 44% are entitled to free school meals, 83% are Catholic and 3% Protestant and 18% are newcomer pupils.
63 pupils (33% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 28 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Chapel Road Primary School are Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School (0.2 miles), Sacred Heart Primary School (0.4 miles), Ebrington Controlled Primary School (0.5 miles) and Oakgrove Integrated Primary School (0.6 miles).
Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery SchoolSacred Heart Primary SchoolEbrington Controlled Primary SchoolOakgrove Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Chapel Road Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bann Drive, 210 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Chapel Road Primary School are Lumen Christi College (0.9 miles), St Cecilia's College (1.2 miles) and Lisneal College (1.4 miles).
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 Chapel Road Primary School in October 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Chapel Road Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
63
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
33.3%
of pupils enrolled
28
With a statement (stage 3)
35
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
Chapel Road Primary School
Questions parents ask about Chapel Road Primary School
When was Chapel Road Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Chapel Road Primary School in October 2017.
How are places allocated at Chapel Road Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Chapel Road 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 Chapel Road Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Chapel Road Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Chapel Road Primary School?
Chapel Road Primary School is at KNOCKDARA PARK, WATERSIDE, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT47 2BD.