Botanic Primary School, BELFAST
Botanic Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Botanic Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Botanic Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
208 pupils are enrolled, 50% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 29% Protestant and 64% are newcomer pupils.
43 pupils (21% 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 Botanic Primary School are Holy Rosary Primary School (0.5 miles), Scoil An Droichid (0.5 miles), Fullerton House Preparatory School (0.6 miles) and St Bride's Primary School (0.6 miles).
Holy Rosary Primary SchoolScoil An DroichidFullerton House Preparatory SchoolSt Bride's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Botanic Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queen's PEC, 120 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Botanic Primary School are Methodist College (0.4 miles), St Joseph's College (0.8 miles), Wellington College (0.9 miles) and Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (1 mile).
Methodist CollegeSt Joseph's CollegeWellington CollegeAquinas Diocesan 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 Botanic Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Botanic Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
43
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.7%
of pupils enrolled
10
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
Questions parents ask about Botanic Primary School
When was Botanic Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Botanic Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Botanic Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Botanic 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 Botanic Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Botanic Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Botanic Primary School?
Botanic Primary School is at 6 BOTANIC COURT, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT7 1QY.