Gaelscoil an Lonnain, BELFAST
Gaelscoil an Lonnain is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Gaelscoil an Lonnain in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Gaelscoil an Lonnain is an other maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
36 pupils are enrolled, 75% are entitled to free school meals and 83% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
22 pupils (61% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gaelscoil an Lonnain are St Peter's Primary School (0.2 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (0.3 miles), St Clare's Primary School (0.4 miles) and Glenwood Primary School (0.5 miles).
St Peter's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Clare's Primary SchoolGlenwood Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gaelscoil an Lonnain.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Falls Library, 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gaelscoil an Lonnain are St Dominic's High School (0.3 miles), The Royal Belfast Academical Institution (0.7 miles), Colaiste Feirste (0.8 miles) and St Malachy's College (1 mile).
St Dominic's High SchoolThe Royal Belfast Academical InstitutionColaiste FeirsteSt Malachy's 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 Gaelscoil an Lonnain in July 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
22
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
61.1%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
17
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 Gaelscoil an Lonnain
When was Gaelscoil an Lonnain last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gaelscoil an Lonnain in July 2025.
How are places allocated at Gaelscoil an Lonnain?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Gaelscoil an Lonnain 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 Gaelscoil an Lonnain?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Gaelscoil an Lonnain. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Gaelscoil an Lonnain?
Gaelscoil an Lonnain is at 61 Falls Road, Belfast, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT12 4PD.