St John's Primary School, LONDONDERRY
St John's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St John's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St John'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.
362 pupils are enrolled and 65% are entitled to free school meals.
99 pupils (27% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 26 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Primary School are Holy Child Primary School (0.3 miles), Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (0.3 miles), Rosemount Primary School (0.4 miles) and Longtower Primary School (0.4 miles).
Holy Child Primary SchoolGaelscoil Eadain MhoirRosemount Primary SchoolLongtower Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St John's Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Johns School, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John's Primary School are St Cecilia's College (under 0.1 miles), Lumen Christi College (0.4 miles), St Joseph's Boys' School (0.4 miles) and St Mary's College (1.3 miles).
St Cecilia's CollegeLumen Christi CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' SchoolSt Mary'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 John's Primary School in January 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
99
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
27.3%
of pupils enrolled
26
With a statement (stage 3)
73
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 John's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John's Primary School
When was St John's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St John's Primary School in January 2017.
How are places allocated at St John's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St John'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 John's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St John'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 John's Primary School?
St John's Primary School is at BLIGH'S LANE, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 9PJ.