Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain, BELFAST
Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
59 pupils are enrolled and 70% are entitled to free school meals.
19 pupils (32% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 6 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain are St Patricks Primary School (0.4 miles), St Mary's Primary School (0.6 miles), Malvern Primary School (0.6 miles) and Currie Primary School (0.8 miles).
St Patricks Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolMalvern Primary SchoolCurrie Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain.
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Little George Street, 40 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain are St Malachy's College (0.4 miles), The Royal Belfast Academical Institution (0.7 miles) and Belfast Royal Academy (0.8 miles).
St Malachy's CollegeThe Royal Belfast Academical InstitutionBelfast Royal Academy
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 Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain in June 2013.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
19
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
32.2%
of pupils enrolled
6
With a statement (stage 3)
13
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
Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain
Questions parents ask about Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain
When was Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain in June 2013.
How are places allocated at Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain 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 Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain?
Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain is at 10A LANCASTER STREET, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT15 1EZ.