Edwards Primary School, CASTLEDERG
Edwards Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Castlederg.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Edwards Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Edwards Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
249 pupils are enrolled, 34% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are Catholic and 88% Protestant.
41 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 12 of them with a statement.
Edwards Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Edwards Primary School was founded in 1737 by the Edwards family of Castlegore and since then has grown to become a leading primary school in County Tyrone today. As a school, we are very proud of our history, traditions and achievements over the past 278 years."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, badminton, multi-sports, cross-country, dance, STEM and cooking.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3 per day.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Edwards Primary School are St Patrick's Primary School (0.4 miles), Erganagh Primary School (1.6 miles) and Killen Primary School (3 miles).
St Patrick's Primary SchoolErganagh Primary SchoolKillen Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Edwards Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castlederg, 290 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 Edwards Primary School in March 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from Edwards Primary School
Lislaird Highland Dancers
14 Sep 2026
September-October 2026
11 Sep 2026
Blue Thistle Highland Dancers
11 Sep 2026
Curtis Magee Concert
11 Sep 2026
May-June 2026
7 May 2026
February-March 2026
19 Feb 2026
From Edwards Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Special educational needs
41
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.5%
of pupils enrolled
12
With a statement (stage 3)
29
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
Edwards Primary School
Questions parents ask about Edwards Primary School
When was Edwards Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Edwards Primary School in March 2017.
How are places allocated at Edwards Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Edwards 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 Edwards Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Edwards Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Edwards Primary School?
Edwards Primary School is at 26 HOSPITAL ROAD, CASTLEDERG, TYRONE, BT81 7HY.