Fountain Primary School, LONDONDERRY
Fountain Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Fountain Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Fountain Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
83 pupils are enrolled, 46% are entitled to free school meals and 6% are Catholic and 54% Protestant.
19 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 7 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Fountain Primary School are Longtower Primary School (0.2 miles), Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (0.3 miles), Nazareth House Primary School (0.3 miles) and St Eugene's Primary School (0.5 miles).
Longtower Primary SchoolGaelscoil Eadain MhoirNazareth House Primary SchoolSt Eugene's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fountain Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fountain Estate, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Fountain Primary School are Lumen Christi College (0.4 miles), St Cecilia's College (0.6 miles) and St Joseph's Boys' School (0.8 miles).
Lumen Christi 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 Fountain Primary School in November 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Fountain Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
19
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.9%
of pupils enrolled
7
With a statement (stage 3)
12
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
Fountain Primary School
Questions parents ask about Fountain Primary School
When was Fountain Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Fountain Primary School in November 2025.
How are places allocated at Fountain Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Fountain 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 Fountain Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Fountain Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Fountain Primary School?
Fountain Primary School is at 18 HAWKIN STREET, THE FOUNTAIN, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 6RE.