Magherafelt High School, MAGHERAFELT
Magherafelt High School is a grammar school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Magherafelt High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Magherafelt High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
648 pupils are enrolled, 26% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 82% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
105 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 62 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Magherafelt High School are St Pius X College (0.2 miles), Rainey Endowed School (0.4 miles), St Mary's Grammar School (0.6 miles) and Sperrin Integrated College (0.8 miles).
St Pius X CollegeRainey Endowed SchoolSt Mary's Grammar SchoolSperrin Integrated College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Magherafelt High School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High School Magherafelt, 100 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Magherafelt High School are Gaelscoil an tSeancha?? (0.3 miles), Holy Family Primary School (0.5 miles), Spires Integrated Primary School (0.6 miles) and Magherafelt Controlled Primary School (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, Magherafelt High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Gaelscoil an tSeancha??Holy Family Primary SchoolSpires Integrated Primary SchoolMagherafelt Controlled Primary 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 High School in December 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (110 pupils)
52.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
71.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (38 pupils)
68.4%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
94.7%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with Magherafelt High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
105
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.2%
of pupils enrolled
62
With a statement (stage 3)
43
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".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Magherafelt High School
When was Magherafelt High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Magherafelt High School in December 2024.
What are exam results like at Magherafelt High School?
In 2024/25, of the 110 Year 12 pupils at Magherafelt High School, 52.7% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 71.8% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 38 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 68.4% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 94.7% achieved two or more at A* to E. The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at Magherafelt High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Magherafelt High 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 High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Magherafelt High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Magherafelt High School?
Magherafelt High School is at 30 MONEYMORE ROAD, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 6AF.