St Columb's Primary School (Cullion), MAGHERAFELT
St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) is a primary school for pupils in Magherafelt.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
72 pupils are enrolled and 7% are entitled to free school meals.
8 pupils (11% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) are Knocknagin Primary School (1.6 miles), Desertmartin Primary School (2 miles), Kilross Primary School (2.4 miles) and St Mary's Primary School (3.3 miles).
Knocknagin Primary SchoolDesertmartin Primary SchoolKilross Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Columb's Primary School (Cullion).
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 Columb's Primary School (Cullion) in January 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
8
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
11.1%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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 St Columb's Primary School (Cullion)
When was St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) in January 2019.
How are places allocated at St Columb's Primary School (Cullion)?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) 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 Columb's Primary School (Cullion)?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Columb's Primary School (Cullion). Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Columb's Primary School (Cullion)?
St Columb's Primary School (Cullion) is at 70 INISCARN ROAD, DESERTMARTIN, MAGHERAFELT, LONDONDERRY, BT45 5NQ.