Forge Integrated Primary School, BELFAST
Forge Integrated Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Forge Integrated Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Forge Integrated Primary School is a controlled integrated school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
389 pupils are enrolled, 15% are entitled to free school meals, 29% are Catholic and 19% Protestant and 6% are newcomer pupils.
72 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 18 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Forge Integrated Primary School are Rosetta Primary School (0.3 miles), Holy Rosary Primary School (0.5 miles), Knockbreda Primary School (0.5 miles) and St Michael's Primary School (0.7 miles).
Rosetta Primary SchoolHoly Rosary Primary SchoolKnockbreda Primary SchoolSt Michael's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Forge Integrated Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Annadale Bowling Green, 140 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Forge Integrated Primary School are Wellington College (0.1 miles), St Joseph's College (0.6 miles), Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (0.6 miles) and Breda Academy (1 mile).
Wellington CollegeSt Joseph's CollegeAquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolBreda Academy
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 Forge Integrated Primary School in November 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Forge Integrated Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
72
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.5%
of pupils enrolled
18
With a statement (stage 3)
54
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
Forge Integrated Primary School
Questions parents ask about Forge Integrated Primary School
When was Forge Integrated Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Forge Integrated Primary School in November 2019.
How are places allocated at Forge Integrated Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Forge Integrated 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 Forge Integrated Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Forge Integrated Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Forge Integrated Primary School?
Forge Integrated Primary School is at 20 CAROLAN ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT7 3HE.