Cairnshill Primary School has closed.
The information below is kept for reference. The school at this address is now Cairnshill Integrated Primary School.
Cairnshill Primary School, BELFAST
Cairnshill Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 25 Oct 2026
Cairnshill Primary School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cairnshill Primary School are Cairnshill Integrated Primary School (under 0.1 miles), St Ita's Primary School (0.8 miles), St Bernard's Primary School (1.1 miles) and Knockbreda Primary School (1.1 miles).
Cairnshill Integrated Primary SchoolSt Ita's Primary SchoolSt Bernard's Primary SchoolKnockbreda Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cairnshill Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cairnshill Park, 280 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Cairnshill Primary School in December 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Questions parents ask about Cairnshill Primary School
When was Cairnshill Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Cairnshill Primary School in December 2018.
How are places allocated at Cairnshill Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Cairnshill 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 Cairnshill Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Cairnshill Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Cairnshill Primary School?
Cairnshill Primary School is at 6A CAIRNSHILL DRIVE, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT8 6RT.