Spires Integrated Primary School, MAGHERAFELT
Spires Integrated Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Spires Integrated Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Spires Integrated Primary School is a gmi school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
197 pupils are enrolled, 12% are entitled to free school meals and 50% are Catholic and 20% Protestant.
35 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 12 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Spires Integrated Primary School are Gaelscoil an tSeancha?? (1 mile), Holy Family Primary School (1.2 miles), Magherafelt Controlled Primary School (1.3 miles) and Desertmartin Primary School (3.1 miles).
Gaelscoil an tSeancha??Holy Family Primary SchoolMagherafelt Controlled Primary SchoolDesertmartin Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Spires Integrated Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sperrin Intergrated Sch, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Spires Integrated Primary School are St Pius X College (0.5 miles), Magherafelt High School (0.6 miles), Rainey Endowed School (1 mile) and St Mary's Grammar School (1.2 miles).
St Pius X CollegeMagherafelt High SchoolRainey Endowed SchoolSt Mary's Grammar 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 Spires Integrated Primary School in June 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Spires Integrated Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
35
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.8%
of pupils enrolled
12
With a statement (stage 3)
23
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
Spires Integrated Primary School
Questions parents ask about Spires Integrated Primary School
When was Spires Integrated Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Spires Integrated Primary School in June 2026.
How are places allocated at Spires Integrated Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Spires Integrated 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 Spires Integrated Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Spires Integrated Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Spires Integrated Primary School?
Spires Integrated Primary School is at 84 MONEYMORE ROAD, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 6HH.