Ebrington Controlled Primary School, LONDONDERRY
Ebrington Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ebrington Controlled Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ebrington Controlled Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
460 pupils are enrolled, 32% are entitled to free school meals, 10% are Catholic and 60% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
98 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 33 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ebrington Controlled Primary School are Oakgrove Integrated Primary School (0.1 miles), Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School (0.3 miles), Chapel Road Primary School (0.5 miles) and Lisnagelvin Primary School (0.6 miles).
Oakgrove Integrated Primary SchoolGood Shepherd Primary School and Nursery SchoolChapel Road Primary SchoolLisnagelvin Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ebrington Controlled Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oakgrove, 250 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ebrington Controlled Primary School are Lumen Christi College (1.1 miles), Lisneal College (1.2 miles), St Cecilia's College (1.3 miles) and St Joseph's Boys' School (1.3 miles).
Lumen Christi CollegeLisneal CollegeSt Cecilia's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' School
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 Ebrington Controlled Primary School in November 2019.
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
98
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.3%
of pupils enrolled
33
With a statement (stage 3)
65
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
Ebrington Controlled Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ebrington Controlled Primary School
When was Ebrington Controlled Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ebrington Controlled Primary School in November 2019.
How are places allocated at Ebrington Controlled Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ebrington Controlled 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 Ebrington Controlled Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ebrington Controlled Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ebrington Controlled Primary School?
Ebrington Controlled Primary School is at 12 ULSTERVILLE AVENUE, WATERSIDE, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT47 6EU.