Knockloughrim Primary School, MAGHERAFELT
Knockloughrim Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Knockloughrim Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Knockloughrim Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
117 pupils are enrolled and 9% are entitled to free school meals.
32 pupils (27% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 11 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Knockloughrim Primary School are St Brigid's Primary School (1.8 miles), Castledawson Primary School (3.1 miles), New Row Primary School (3.2 miles) and Maghera Primary School (3.2 miles).
St Brigid's Primary SchoolCastledawson Primary SchoolNew Row Primary SchoolMaghera Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Knockloughrim Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knockloughrim, 190 metres away.
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 Knockloughrim Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Knockloughrim Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
32
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
27.4%
of pupils enrolled
11
With a statement (stage 3)
21
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".
Questions parents ask about Knockloughrim Primary School
When was Knockloughrim Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Knockloughrim Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Knockloughrim Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Knockloughrim 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 Knockloughrim Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Knockloughrim Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Knockloughrim Primary School?
Knockloughrim Primary School is at 337 HILLHEAD ROAD, KNOCKLOUGHRIM, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 8QT.