Deanby Centre School, Belfast
Deanby Centre School is a special school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 25 Oct 2026
Deanby Centre School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Deanby Centre School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
113 pupils are enrolled, 70% are entitled to free school meals and 41% are Catholic and 23% Protestant.
113 pupils (100% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 113 of them with a statement.
Deanby Centre School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are truly excited to welcome you to the Deanby Centre Special School, a nurturing environment dedicated to pupils aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties. Established in September 2024, we offer a continuous educational journey from Nursery through Key Stage 2."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Deanby Centre School are Cedar Lodge Special School (1.4 miles), St Gerard???s School and Support Services (2.5 miles), Park Education Resource Centre (3 miles) and Mitchell House Special School (3.8 miles).
Cedar Lodge Special SchoolSt Gerard???s School and Support ServicesPark Education Resource CentreMitchell House Special School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Deanby Centre School.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cliftonville Circus, 90 metres away.
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
Schools in Northern Ireland are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), not Ofsted. Find Deanby Centre School's reports on the inspectorate's website.
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Special educational needs
113
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
100.0%
of pupils enrolled
113
With a statement (stage 3)
0
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".
Questions parents ask about Deanby Centre School
How are places allocated at Deanby Centre School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Deanby Centre 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 Deanby Centre School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Deanby Centre School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Deanby Centre School?
Deanby Centre School is at 32 Deanby Gardens, Belfast, BT14 6NN.