Donegall Road Primary School, BELFAST
Donegall Road Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Donegall Road Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Donegall Road Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
191 pupils are enrolled, 56% are entitled to free school meals and 32% are newcomer pupils.
57 pupils (30% 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 Donegall Road Primary School are Fane Street Primary School (0.3 miles), Gaelscoil Na Bhfal (0.4 miles), Blythefield Primary School (0.4 miles) and St Joseph's Primary School (0.5 miles).
Fane Street Primary SchoolGaelscoil Na BhfalBlythefield Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Donegall Road Primary School.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Donegall Road Methodist Church, 50 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Donegall Road Primary School are St Dominic's High School (0.4 miles), St Louise's Comprehensive College (0.7 miles), Methodist College (0.7 miles) and Colaiste Feirste (0.8 miles).
St Dominic's High SchoolSt Louise's Comprehensive CollegeMethodist CollegeColaiste Feirste
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 Donegall Road Primary School in January 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Donegall Road Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
57
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
29.8%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
40
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 Donegall Road Primary School
When was Donegall Road Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Donegall Road Primary School in January 2025.
How are places allocated at Donegall Road Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Donegall Road 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 Donegall Road Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Donegall Road Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Donegall Road Primary School?
Donegall Road Primary School is at MALDON STREET, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT12 6HE.