St Eithne's Primary School, LONDONDERRY
St Eithne's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Eithne's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Eithne'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.
324 pupils are enrolled, 47% are entitled to free school meals and 2% are newcomer pupils.
74 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 23 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Eithne's Primary School are Holy Family Primary School (0.4 miles), Gaelscoil na Daroige (0.6 miles), Groarty Primary School (0.8 miles) and St Anne's Primary School (0.8 miles).
Holy Family Primary SchoolGaelscoil na DaroigeGroarty Primary SchoolSt Anne's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Eithne's Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Eithne�s Primary School, 50 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Eithne's Primary School are Foyle College (0.6 miles), St Mary's College (0.8 miles), St Joseph's Boys' School (1 mile) and St Columb's College (1.1 miles).
Foyle CollegeSt Mary's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' SchoolSt Columb's College
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 Eithne's Primary School in March 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Eithne's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
74
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.8%
of pupils enrolled
23
With a statement (stage 3)
51
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
Questions parents ask about St Eithne's Primary School
When was St Eithne's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Eithne's Primary School in March 2026.
How are places allocated at St Eithne's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Eithne'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 Eithne's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Eithne'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 Eithne's Primary School?
St Eithne's Primary School is at 26 SPRINGTOWN ROAD, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 0LT.