Newbuildings Primary School, LONDONDERRY
Newbuildings Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Newbuildings Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Newbuildings Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
163 pupils are enrolled, 36% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are Catholic and 82% Protestant.
42 pupils (26% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 6 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newbuildings Primary School are St Columba's Primary School (0.4 miles), Ballougry Primary School (1.4 miles), Nazareth House Primary School (2.5 miles) and Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (2.7 miles).
St Columba's Primary SchoolBallougry Primary SchoolNazareth House Primary SchoolGaelscoil Eadain Mhoir
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Newbuildings Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newbuildings Primary School, 60 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 Newbuildings Primary School in June 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Newbuildings Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
42
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.8%
of pupils enrolled
6
With a statement (stage 3)
36
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 Newbuildings Primary School
When was Newbuildings Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Newbuildings Primary School in June 2024.
How are places allocated at Newbuildings Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Newbuildings 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 Newbuildings Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Newbuildings Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Newbuildings Primary School?
Newbuildings Primary School is at 83A VICTORIA ROAD, NEWBUILDINGS, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT47 2RL.