Braniel Primary School, BELFAST
Braniel Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Braniel Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Braniel Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
388 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 49% Protestant and 8% are newcomer pupils.
86 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 36 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Braniel Primary School are Lead Hill Primary School (0.5 miles), Orangefield Primary School (0.8 miles), Loughview Integrated Primary School (0.8 miles) and Gilnahirk Primary School (0.9 miles).
Lead Hill Primary SchoolOrangefield Primary SchoolLoughview Integrated Primary SchoolGilnahirk Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Braniel Primary School.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Braniel Primary School, 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Braniel Primary School are Grosvenor Grammar School (0.8 miles), Our Lady and St Patrick's College (1 mile), Bloomfield Collegiate (1.2 miles) and Lagan College (1.5 miles).
Grosvenor Grammar SchoolOur Lady and St Patrick's CollegeBloomfield CollegiateLagan 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 Braniel Primary School in March 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Braniel Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
86
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.2%
of pupils enrolled
36
With a statement (stage 3)
50
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 Braniel Primary School
When was Braniel Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Braniel Primary School in March 2017.
How are places allocated at Braniel Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Braniel 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 Braniel Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Braniel Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Braniel Primary School?
Braniel Primary School is at RAVENSWOOD PARK, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT5 7JU.