New Row Primary School, MAGHERAFELT
New Row Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
New Row Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
New Row Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
190 pupils are enrolled, 16% are entitled to free school meals and 6% are newcomer pupils.
41 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 14 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to New Row Primary School are Castledawson Primary School (0.1 miles), Magherafelt Controlled Primary School (2.2 miles), Anahorish Primary School (2.3 miles) and Holy Family Primary School (2.3 miles).
Castledawson Primary SchoolMagherafelt Controlled Primary SchoolAnahorish Primary SchoolHoly Family Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of New Row Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castledawson Chapel, 70 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 New Row Primary School in May 2017.
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
41
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.6%
of pupils enrolled
14
With a statement (stage 3)
27
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 New Row Primary School
When was New Row Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on New Row Primary School in May 2017.
How are places allocated at New Row Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at New Row 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 New Row Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming New Row Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is New Row Primary School?
New Row Primary School is at 43 NEW ROW, CASTLEDAWSON, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 8AP.