Academy Primary School, SAINTFIELD
Academy Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Saintfield.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Academy Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Academy Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
434 pupils are enrolled, 14% are entitled to free school meals, 10% are Catholic and 48% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
45 pupils (10% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 19 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Academy Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (0.3 miles), Carrickmannon Primary School (2.7 miles), St Caolan's Primary School (2.7 miles) and Millennium Integrated Primary School (2.9 miles).
St Mary's Primary SchoolCarrickmannon Primary SchoolSt Caolan's Primary SchoolMillennium Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Academy Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Grand Jury Rd, 140 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 Academy Primary School in April 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Academy Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
45
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
10.4%
of pupils enrolled
19
With a statement (stage 3)
26
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
Academy Primary School
Questions parents ask about Academy Primary School
When was Academy Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Academy Primary School in April 2017.
How are places allocated at Academy Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Academy 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 Academy Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Academy Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Academy Primary School?
Academy Primary School is at 194 LISTOODER ROAD, SAINTFIELD, DOWN, BT24 7JA.