Blackmountain Primary School, BELFAST
Blackmountain Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Blackmountain Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Blackmountain Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
159 pupils are enrolled, 60% are entitled to free school meals and 0% are Catholic and 75% Protestant.
50 pupils (31% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Blackmountain Primary School are Springhill Primary School (0.2 miles), Springfield Primary School (0.4 miles), St Paul's Primary School (0.5 miles) and Bunscoil An Tsleibhe Dhuibh (0.6 miles).
Springhill Primary SchoolSpringfield Primary SchoolSt Paul's Primary SchoolBunscoil An Tsleibhe Dhuibh
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Blackmountain Primary School.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Springmartin, 120 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Blackmountain Primary School are Colaiste Feirste (0.7 miles), St Dominic's High School (0.9 miles), St Louise's Comprehensive College (1.1 miles) and St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School (1.5 miles).
Colaiste FeirsteSt Dominic's High SchoolSt Louise's Comprehensive CollegeSt Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School
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 Blackmountain Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Blackmountain Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
50
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
31.4%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
33
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
Blackmountain Primary School
Questions parents ask about Blackmountain Primary School
When was Blackmountain Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Blackmountain Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Blackmountain Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Blackmountain 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 Blackmountain Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Blackmountain Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Blackmountain Primary School?
Blackmountain Primary School is at BLACK MOUNTAIN PLACE, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT13 3TT.