Knocknagin Primary School, MAGHERAFELT
Knocknagin Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Knocknagin Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Knocknagin Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
78 pupils are enrolled and 13% are entitled to free school meals.
10 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Knocknagin Primary School are Desertmartin Primary School (0.5 miles), St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) (1.6 miles), Kilross Primary School (2.7 miles) and Tobermore Primary School (2.8 miles).
Desertmartin Primary SchoolSt Columb's Primary School (Cullion)Kilross Primary SchoolTobermore Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Knocknagin Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bradleys Cnr, 270 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 Knocknagin Primary School in March 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
10
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.8%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
5
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 Knocknagin Primary School
When was Knocknagin Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Knocknagin Primary School in March 2019.
How are places allocated at Knocknagin Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Knocknagin 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 Knocknagin Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Knocknagin Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Knocknagin Primary School?
Knocknagin Primary School is at 45 TOBERMORE ROAD, DESERTMARTIN, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 5LE.