Culmore Primary School, LONDONDERRY
Culmore Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Culmore Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Culmore Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
48 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals and 44% are Catholic and 29% Protestant.
12 pupils (25% 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 Culmore Primary School are Hollybush Primary School (0.2 miles), St Oliver Plunkett Primary School (1.5 miles), Bunscoil Cholmcille (2.1 miles) and Steelstown Voluntary Maintained Primary School (2.1 miles).
Hollybush Primary SchoolSt Oliver Plunkett Primary SchoolBunscoil CholmcilleSteelstown Voluntary Maintained Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Culmore Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hollybush School, 320 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Culmore Primary School are Thornhill College (1 mile) and Oakgrove Integrated College (1.8 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 Culmore Primary School in June 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Culmore Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
12
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.0%
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".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Culmore Primary School
Questions parents ask about Culmore Primary School
When was Culmore Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Culmore Primary School in June 2026.
How are places allocated at Culmore Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Culmore 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 Culmore Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Culmore Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Culmore Primary School?
Culmore Primary School is at 181 CULMORE ROAD, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 8JH.