Macosquin Primary School, COLERAINE
Macosquin Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Coleraine.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Macosquin Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Macosquin Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
189 pupils are enrolled, 23% are entitled to free school meals and 0% are Catholic and 13% Protestant.
37 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 18 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Macosquin Primary School are Castleroe Primary School (2.1 miles), Killowen Primary School (2.3 miles), St John's Primary School (2.4 miles) and Irish Society's Primary School (2.4 miles).
Castleroe Primary SchoolKillowen Primary SchoolSt John's Primary SchoolIrish Society's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Macosquin Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Macosquin Church, 80 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 Macosquin Primary School in June 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
37
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.6%
of pupils enrolled
18
With a statement (stage 3)
19
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 Macosquin Primary School
When was Macosquin Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Macosquin Primary School in June 2025.
How are places allocated at Macosquin Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Macosquin 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 Macosquin Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Macosquin Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Macosquin Primary School?
Macosquin Primary School is at 34 DUNDERG ROAD, MACOSQUIN, COLERAINE, LONDONDERRY, BT51 4ND.