Gaelscoil Neachtain, LONDONDERRY
Gaelscoil Neachtain is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Gaelscoil Neachtain in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Gaelscoil Neachtain is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
147 pupils are enrolled and 27% are entitled to free school meals.
33 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 8 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gaelscoil Neachtain are St Canice's Primary School (under 0.1 miles), St John's Primary School Dernaflaw (2.2 miles), Drumrane Primary School (3.2 miles) and St Mary's Gortnaghey Primary School (3.3 miles).
St Canice's Primary SchoolSt John's Primary School DernaflawDrumrane Primary SchoolSt Mary's Gortnaghey Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gaelscoil Neachtain.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Patrick's Dungiven, 50 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gaelscoil Neachtain are St Patrick's College (under 0.1 miles) and Gaelchol??iste Dhoire (0.3 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 Gaelscoil Neachtain in January 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Gaelscoil Neachtain
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
33
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.4%
of pupils enrolled
8
With a statement (stage 3)
25
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
Gaelscoil Neachtain
Questions parents ask about Gaelscoil Neachtain
When was Gaelscoil Neachtain last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gaelscoil Neachtain in January 2025.
How are places allocated at Gaelscoil Neachtain?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Gaelscoil Neachtain 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 Gaelscoil Neachtain?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Gaelscoil Neachtain. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Gaelscoil Neachtain?
Gaelscoil Neachtain is at 8 Chapel Road, DUNGIVEN, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT47 4RF.