Magherafelt Controlled Primary School, MAGHERAFELT
Magherafelt Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Magherafelt Controlled Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Magherafelt Controlled Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
274 pupils are enrolled, 21% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 64% Protestant and 15% are newcomer pupils.
37 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 22 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Magherafelt Controlled Primary School are Holy Family Primary School (0.2 miles), Gaelscoil an tSeancha?? (0.4 miles), Spires Integrated Primary School (1.3 miles) and Castledawson Primary School (2.1 miles).
Holy Family Primary SchoolGaelscoil an tSeancha??Spires Integrated Primary SchoolCastledawson Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Magherafelt Controlled Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary's Sch, 170 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Magherafelt Controlled Primary School are St Mary's Grammar School (0.2 miles), Sperrin Integrated College (0.3 miles), Rainey Endowed School (0.4 miles) and Magherafelt High School (0.7 miles).
St Mary's Grammar SchoolSperrin Integrated CollegeRainey Endowed SchoolMagherafelt 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 Magherafelt Controlled Primary School in January 2020.
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
37
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.5%
of pupils enrolled
22
With a statement (stage 3)
15
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
Magherafelt Controlled Primary School
Questions parents ask about Magherafelt Controlled Primary School
When was Magherafelt Controlled Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Magherafelt Controlled Primary School in January 2020.
How are places allocated at Magherafelt Controlled Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Magherafelt Controlled 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 Magherafelt Controlled Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Magherafelt Controlled Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Magherafelt Controlled Primary School?
Magherafelt Controlled Primary School is at 32 Castledawson Road, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 6PA.