Cregagh Primary School, BELFAST
Cregagh Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Cregagh Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Cregagh Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
111 pupils are enrolled, 53% are entitled to free school meals, 9% are Catholic and 51% Protestant and 17% are newcomer pupils.
36 pupils (32% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cregagh Primary School are Downey House School (0.4 miles), St Michael's Primary School (0.5 miles), Harding Memorial Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles) and Harding Memorial Primary School (0.5 miles).
Downey House SchoolSt Michael's Primary SchoolHarding Memorial Integrated Primary SchoolHarding Memorial Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cregagh Primary School.
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cooneen Way (Mount Merrion Ave), 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Cregagh Primary School are Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (0.3 miles), St Joseph's College (0.4 miles), Wellington College (0.8 miles) and Grosvenor Grammar School (1.1 miles).
Aquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolSt Joseph's CollegeWellington CollegeGrosvenor 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 Cregagh Primary School in June 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Cregagh Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
36
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
32.4%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
19
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 Cregagh Primary School
When was Cregagh Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Cregagh Primary School in June 2025.
How are places allocated at Cregagh Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Cregagh 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 Cregagh Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Cregagh Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Cregagh Primary School?
Cregagh Primary School is at MOUNT MERRION AVENUE, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT6 0FL.