Friend's School, LISBURN
Friend's School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Friend's School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Friend's School is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
151 pupils are enrolled and 7% are Catholic and 28% Protestant.
8 pupils (5% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Friend's School are Wallace High School (0.2 miles), Brownlee Primary School (0.3 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (0.5 miles) and Fort Hill Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles).
Wallace High SchoolBrownlee Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolFort Hill Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Friend's School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Friends School, 30 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Friend's School are Friends' School (under 0.1 miles), Wallace High School (0.2 miles), Fort Hill College (0.6 miles) and Laurelhill Community College (0.9 miles).
Friends' SchoolWallace High SchoolFort Hill CollegeLaurelhill Community 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 Friend's School in April 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Friend's School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
8
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
5.3%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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 Friend's School
When was Friend's School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Friend's School in April 2020.
How are places allocated at Friend's School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Friend's 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 Friend's School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Friend's School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Friend's School?
Friend's School is at 6 MAGHERALAVE ROAD, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 3BH.