St Colmcille's Primary School, LONDONDERRY
St Colmcille's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Colmcille's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Colmcille's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
256 pupils are enrolled and 22% are entitled to free school meals.
52 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 16 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Colmcille's Primary School are Cumber Claudy Primary School (0.2 miles), Listress Primary School (3 miles), St Mary's Primary School (4.5 miles) and Loughash Primary School (4.6 miles).
Cumber Claudy Primary SchoolListress Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolLoughash Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Colmcille's Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Desmond Avenue, 130 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 St Colmcille's Primary School in March 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Colmcille's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
52
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.3%
of pupils enrolled
16
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".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Colmcille's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Colmcille's Primary School
When was St Colmcille's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Colmcille's Primary School in March 2018.
How are places allocated at St Colmcille's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Colmcille's 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 St Colmcille's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Colmcille's Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Colmcille's Primary School?
St Colmcille's Primary School is at 23 MAIN STREET, CLAUDY, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT47 4HR.