Holy Child Primary School, LONDONDERRY
Holy Child Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Holy Child Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Holy Child Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
369 pupils are enrolled and 76% are entitled to free school meals.
94 pupils (26% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 26 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Child Primary School are St John's Primary School (0.3 miles), Rosemount Primary School (0.5 miles), Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (0.6 miles) and Longtower Primary School (0.7 miles).
St John's Primary SchoolRosemount Primary SchoolGaelscoil Eadain MhoirLongtower Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Holy Child Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holy Child Primary School, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Child Primary School are St Cecilia's College (0.4 miles), St Joseph's Boys' School (0.5 miles), Lumen Christi College (0.7 miles) and Foyle College (1.3 miles).
St Cecilia's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' SchoolLumen Christi CollegeFoyle 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 Holy Child Primary School in January 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Holy Child Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
94
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.5%
of pupils enrolled
26
With a statement (stage 3)
68
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
Holy Child Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holy Child Primary School
When was Holy Child Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Holy Child Primary School in January 2017.
How are places allocated at Holy Child Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Holy Child 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 Holy Child Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Holy Child Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Holy Child Primary School?
Holy Child Primary School is at 4 CENTRAL DRIVE, CREGGAN ESTATE, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 9QQ.