Longtower Primary School, LONDONDERRY
Longtower Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Longtower Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Longtower Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
260 pupils are enrolled, 61% are entitled to free school meals, 91% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 11% are newcomer pupils.
81 pupils (31% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 34 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Longtower Primary School are Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (0.1 miles), Fountain Primary School (0.2 miles), Nazareth House Primary School (0.2 miles) and St John's Primary School (0.4 miles).
Gaelscoil Eadain MhoirFountain Primary SchoolNazareth House Primary SchoolSt John's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Longtower Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leckey Road, 190 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Longtower Primary School are Lumen Christi College (0.2 miles), St Cecilia's College (0.4 miles), St Joseph's Boys' School (0.6 miles) and St Mary's College (1.3 miles).
Lumen Christi CollegeSt Cecilia's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' SchoolSt Mary's College
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 Longtower Primary School in April 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
81
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
31.2%
of pupils enrolled
34
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
Longtower Primary School
Questions parents ask about Longtower Primary School
When was Longtower Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Longtower Primary School in April 2017.
How are places allocated at Longtower Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Longtower 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 Longtower Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Longtower Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Longtower Primary School?
Longtower Primary School is at BISHOP STREET, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 6QQ.