Forth River Primary School, BELFAST
Forth River Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Forth River Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Forth River Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
198 pupils are enrolled, 56% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are newcomer pupils.
77 pupils (39% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 10 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Forth River Primary School are Mercy Primary School (0.3 miles), Harmony Primary School (0.5 miles), Holy Cross Boys' Primary School (0.5 miles) and Holy Cross Girls' Primary School (0.5 miles).
Mercy Primary SchoolHarmony Primary SchoolHoly Cross Boys' Primary SchoolHoly Cross Girls' Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Forth River Primary School.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forthriver Pass, 240 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Forth River Primary School are Mercy College Belfast (0.8 miles) and Belfast Model School For Girls (1 mile).
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 Forth River Primary School in November 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Forth River Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
77
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
38.9%
of pupils enrolled
10
With a statement (stage 3)
67
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
Forth River Primary School
Questions parents ask about Forth River Primary School
When was Forth River Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Forth River Primary School in November 2017.
How are places allocated at Forth River Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Forth River 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 Forth River Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Forth River Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Forth River Primary School?
Forth River Primary School is at 100 CAIRNMARTIN ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT13 3PQ.