Maghera Primary School, MAGHERA
Maghera Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Maghera.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Maghera Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Maghera Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
47 pupils are enrolled, 26% are entitled to free school meals and 0% are Catholic and 72% Protestant.
14 pupils (30% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 8 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Maghera Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (Glenview) (0.4 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) (1.6 miles), Culnady Primary School (2.3 miles) and St Brigid's Primary School Tirkane (2.4 miles).
St Mary's Primary School (Glenview)St Patrick's Primary School (Glen)Culnady Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary School Tirkane
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Maghera Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maghera P.S, 40 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 Maghera Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Maghera Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
14
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
29.8%
of pupils enrolled
8
With a statement (stage 3)
6
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
Maghera Primary School
Questions parents ask about Maghera Primary School
When was Maghera Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Maghera Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Maghera Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Maghera 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 Maghera Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Maghera Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Maghera Primary School?
Maghera Primary School is at 15 STATION ROAD, MAGHERA, LONDONDERRY, BT46 5BS.