St Columba's Primary School, MAGHERAFELT
St Columba's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Columba's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Columba'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.
133 pupils are enrolled and 15% are entitled to free school meals.
20 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
St Columba's Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club, from £1.30 per day.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 26 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Mid Ulster
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Columba's Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (1.5 miles), St Eoghan's Primary School (3 miles), Gaelscoil na Sp??ir??n?? (3.1 miles) and Kilross Primary School (3.2 miles).
St Mary's Primary SchoolSt Eoghan's Primary SchoolGaelscoil na Sp??ir??n??Kilross Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Columba's Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Straw Chapel, 200 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 Columba's Primary School in January 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Columba's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
20
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.0%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
15
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 Columba's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Columba's Primary School
When was St Columba's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Columba's Primary School in January 2020.
How are places allocated at St Columba's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Columba'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 Columba's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Columba'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 Columba's Primary School?
St Columba's Primary School is at 84 SIXTOWNS ROAD, DRAPERSTOWN, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 7BB.