Blythefield Primary School, BELFAST
Blythefield Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Blythefield Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Blythefield Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
192 pupils are enrolled, 71% are entitled to free school meals and 15% are newcomer pupils.
85 pupils (44% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 10 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Blythefield Primary School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.3 miles), Donegall Road Primary School (0.4 miles), St Peter's Primary School (0.5 miles) and Fane Street Primary School (0.5 miles).
St Joseph's Primary SchoolDonegall Road Primary SchoolSt Peter's Primary SchoolFane Street Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Blythefield Primary School.
24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Europa Busway, 300 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Blythefield Primary School are The Royal Belfast Academical Institution (0.5 miles), St Dominic's High School (0.6 miles), Methodist College (0.7 miles) and Victoria College (1.3 miles).
The Royal Belfast Academical InstitutionSt Dominic's High SchoolMethodist CollegeVictoria 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 Blythefield Primary School in April 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Blythefield Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
85
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
44.3%
of pupils enrolled
10
With a statement (stage 3)
75
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
Blythefield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Blythefield Primary School
When was Blythefield Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Blythefield Primary School in April 2020.
How are places allocated at Blythefield Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Blythefield 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 Blythefield Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Blythefield Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Blythefield Primary School?
Blythefield Primary School is at BLYTHE STREET, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT12 5HX.