Fane Street Primary School, BELFAST
Fane Street Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Fane Street Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Fane Street Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
284 pupils are enrolled, 43% are entitled to free school meals, 7% are Catholic and 22% Protestant and 82% are newcomer pupils.
91 pupils (32% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 22 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Fane Street Primary School are Fullerton House Preparatory School (0.3 miles), Donegall Road Primary School (0.3 miles), St Bride's Primary School (0.5 miles) and Blythefield Primary School (0.5 miles).
Fullerton House Preparatory SchoolDonegall Road Primary SchoolSt Bride's Primary SchoolBlythefield Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fane Street Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Donegall Avenue162, 150 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Fane Street Primary School are Methodist College (0.5 miles), St Dominic's High School (0.7 miles), St Louise's Comprehensive College (0.8 miles) and Victoria College (0.9 miles).
Methodist CollegeSt Dominic's High SchoolSt Louise's Comprehensive CollegeVictoria College
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 Fane Street Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Fane Street Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
91
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
32.0%
of pupils enrolled
22
With a statement (stage 3)
69
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 Fane Street Primary School
When was Fane Street Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Fane Street Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Fane Street Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Fane Street 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 Fane Street Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Fane Street Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Fane Street Primary School?
Fane Street Primary School is at FANE STREET, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT9 7BW.