Holy Family Primary School, MAGHERAFELT
Holy Family Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Holy Family Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Holy Family Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
562 pupils are enrolled, 17% are entitled to free school meals and 23% are newcomer pupils.
71 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 23 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Family Primary School are Gaelscoil an tSeancha?? (0.2 miles), Magherafelt Controlled Primary School (0.2 miles), Spires Integrated Primary School (1.2 miles) and Castledawson Primary School (2.2 miles).
Gaelscoil an tSeancha??Magherafelt Controlled Primary SchoolSpires Integrated Primary SchoolCastledawson Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Holy Family Primary School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary's, 180 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Family Primary School are St Mary's Grammar School (under 0.1 miles), Sperrin Integrated College (0.3 miles), Rainey Endowed School (0.4 miles) and Magherafelt High School (0.5 miles).
St Mary's Grammar SchoolSperrin Integrated CollegeRainey Endowed SchoolMagherafelt High 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 Holy Family Primary School in April 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Holy Family Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
71
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.6%
of pupils enrolled
23
With a statement (stage 3)
48
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 Family Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holy Family Primary School
When was Holy Family Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Holy Family Primary School in April 2019.
How are places allocated at Holy Family Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Holy Family 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 Family Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Holy Family 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 Family Primary School?
Holy Family Primary School is at 1A CASTLEDAWSON ROAD, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 6AX.