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Fullerton House Preparatory School, BELFAST

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Voluntary Preparatory Schools
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Fullerton House Preparatory School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.

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Data last updated 18 Oct 2026

Fullerton House Preparatory School in detail

School in Northern Ireland

Fullerton House Preparatory School is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.

150 pupils are enrolled, 0% are entitled to free school meals and 20% are Catholic and 24% Protestant.

18 pupils (12% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 8 of them with a statement.

Fullerton House Preparatory School in its own words

In its own words: "To provide a truly unique and positive life changing experience so that every Collegian can flourish in school and beyond. Methody offers unparalleled choice and opportunity. We foster excellence and ambition in a diverse and nurturing environment. We wear our Methody CREST with pride."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Methody, we are proud to be part of the Collegian family. We wear our crest with pride and all members of our College community are expected to exemplify our CREST values: We focus on developing well-rounded individuals equipped for further study, the world of work and adulthood with a determined confidence when they leave this special place."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, athletics, basketball, swimming, cross-country and drama.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Fullerton House Preparatory School are Fane Street Primary School (0.3 miles), St Bride's Primary School (0.3 miles), Blythefield Primary School (0.5 miles) and Donegall Road Primary School (0.5 miles).

Fane Street Primary SchoolSt Bride's Primary SchoolBlythefield Primary SchoolDonegall Road Primary School

Getting there

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fullerton House Preparatory School.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ulsterville Avenue, 30 metres away.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to Fullerton House Preparatory School are Methodist College (0.2 miles), Victoria College (0.8 miles), The Royal Belfast Academical Institution (0.9 miles) and St Louise's Comprehensive College (1.1 miles).

Methodist CollegeVictoria CollegeThe Royal Belfast Academical InstitutionSt Louise's Comprehensive College

Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

Department of Education (NI)
Pupils:150
LA:Belfast
Phone:028 90205217
Address:1 MALONE ROAD, BELFAST, BT9 6BY
Management:Voluntary
Council:Belfast
Status:open

Inspection

The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Fullerton House Preparatory School in May 2011.

Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.

URN:2420022

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Special Measures

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Getting There

Bus Stops

Ulsterville Avenue
30m · 0 min walk
Ashley Avenue
122m · 2 min walk
Lisburn Road (City Hospital)
326m · 5 min walk
Elmwood Avenue
334m · 5 min walk
Melrose Street
350m · 6 min walk

Commute and house prices

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Special educational needs

18

Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)

12.0%

of pupils enrolled

8

With a statement (stage 3)

10

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".

Questions parents ask about Fullerton House Preparatory School

When was Fullerton House Preparatory School last inspected?

The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Fullerton House Preparatory School in May 2011.

How are places allocated at Fullerton House Preparatory School?

Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Fullerton House Preparatory 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 Fullerton House Preparatory School?

Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Fullerton House Preparatory School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.

Where is Fullerton House Preparatory School?

Fullerton House Preparatory School is at 1 MALONE ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT9 6BY.

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