Londonderry Primary School, NEWTOWNARDS
Londonderry Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Londonderry Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Londonderry Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
392 pupils are enrolled, 33% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
102 pupils (26% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 28 of them with a statement.
Londonderry Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, choir and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Londonderry Primary School are St Finian's Primary School (0.4 miles), Victoria Primary School (0.6 miles), Newtownards Model Primary School (0.6 miles) and Regent House School (0.7 miles).
St Finian's Primary SchoolVictoria Primary SchoolNewtownards Model Primary SchoolRegent House School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Londonderry Primary School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Londonderry School, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Londonderry Primary School are Regent House School (0.6 miles) and Movilla High School (0.8 miles).
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 Londonderry Primary School in April 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Londonderry Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
102
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
26.0%
of pupils enrolled
28
With a statement (stage 3)
74
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
Londonderry Primary School
Questions parents ask about Londonderry Primary School
When was Londonderry Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Londonderry Primary School in April 2020.
How are places allocated at Londonderry Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Londonderry 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 Londonderry Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Londonderry Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Londonderry Primary School?
Londonderry Primary School is at 2A GLENBROOK ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 4EY.