- How many pupils attend St Patrick's Primary School (Glen)?
- St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) has 162 pupils on roll.
- Where is St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) located?
- St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) is located in MAGHERA, BT46 5JN, Mid Ulster.
- How do I apply to St Patrick's Primary School (Glen)?
- Applications to St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.
- Does St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) have a religious character?
- Yes — St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How are P1 places decided at St Patrick's Primary School (Glen)?
- When St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children (including LAC)* whose primary residence, (i.e. the home to which child benefit correspondence is addressed) is in the traditional catchment areas of the two original schools, Lisnamuck and Fallagloon, prior to their amalgamation in 1981. From its western boundary, the townlands are as follows: Carnamoney, Ballynure, Coolnasillagh, Drumconready, Moybeg Kirley, Kirley, Lisnamuck, Bracaghreilly, Drumballyhagan, Ballynahone Beg, Fallagloon, Falgortrevy (Main), Falgortrevy (Detached), Tullyheran, Fallylea and Ballyknock. A map of the relevant townlands is available in the school should any parent wish to consult it. This can be done by contacting the school directly and making an appointment. In the event of over-subscription in the above criterion, the following criteria will be applied in the order set down until all places are filled; 2. Children whose sibling is already attending the school; 3. Children whose primary residence is closest to the school, confirmed as the shortest distance by Google Maps and verified as the shortest route, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 25 places at this entry point.
- What is the largest community background at St Patrick's Primary School (Glen)?
- According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 97% of pupils at St Patrick's Primary School (Glen) are recorded as Catholic. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.