Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School, LONDONDERRY
Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
442 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals, 86% are Catholic and 2% Protestant and 8% are newcomer pupils.
37 pupils (8% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School are Chapel Road Primary School (0.2 miles), Ebrington Controlled Primary School (0.3 miles), Oakgrove Integrated Primary School (0.4 miles) and Lisnagelvin Primary School (0.6 miles).
Chapel Road Primary SchoolEbrington Controlled Primary SchoolOakgrove Integrated Primary SchoolLisnagelvin Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glendermott Road Shepherds Glen, 170 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School are Lumen Christi College (1 mile), St Cecilia's College (1.2 miles), St Joseph's Boys' School (1.3 miles) and Lisneal College (1.3 miles).
Lumen Christi CollegeSt Cecilia's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' SchoolLisneal College
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 Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School in January 2025.
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
37
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
8.4%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
20
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
Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School
When was Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School in January 2025.
How are places allocated at Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery 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 Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School?
Good Shepherd Primary School and Nursery School is at 42 DUNGIVEN ROAD, WATERSIDE, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT47 6BW.