Limavady Central Primary School, LIMAVADY
Limavady Central Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Limavady.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Limavady Central Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Limavady Central Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
316 pupils are enrolled, 29% are entitled to free school meals, 11% are Catholic and 66% Protestant and 6% are newcomer pupils.
74 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 27 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Limavady Central Primary School are Roe Valley Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles), Termoncanice Primary School (0.5 miles), Gaelscoil Leim an Mhadaidh (0.6 miles) and Drumachose Primary School (0.6 miles).
Roe Valley Integrated Primary SchoolTermoncanice Primary SchoolGaelscoil Leim an MhadaidhDrumachose Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Limavady Central Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Meadowvale Pk, 140 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Limavady Central Primary School are Limavady Grammar School (0.3 miles), St Mary's Limavady (0.4 miles) and Limavady High School (0.5 miles).
Limavady Grammar SchoolSt Mary's LimavadyLimavady 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 Limavady Central Primary School in December 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Limavady Central Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
74
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
23.4%
of pupils enrolled
27
With a statement (stage 3)
47
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
Limavady Central Primary School
Questions parents ask about Limavady Central Primary School
When was Limavady Central Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Limavady Central Primary School in December 2025.
How are places allocated at Limavady Central Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Limavady Central 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 Limavady Central Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Limavady Central Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Limavady Central Primary School?
Limavady Central Primary School is at 57 SCROGGY ROAD, LIMAVADY, LONDONDERRY, BT49 0NB.