Holy Cross Boys' Primary School, BELFAST
Holy Cross Boys' Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Holy Cross Boys' Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Holy Cross Boys' Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
386 pupils are enrolled and 69% are entitled to free school meals.
140 pupils (36% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 41 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Cross Boys' Primary School are Edenbrooke Primary School (0.4 miles), St Columban's Primary School (0.4 miles), Bunscoil Bheann Mhadagain (0.4 miles) and Sacred Heart Primary School (0.5 miles).
Edenbrooke Primary SchoolSt Columban's Primary SchoolBunscoil Bheann MhadagainSacred Heart Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Holy Cross Boys' Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ardoyne, 260 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Cross Boys' Primary School are Belfast Model School For Girls (0.7 miles), Belfast Royal Academy (0.8 miles), Mercy College Belfast (0.9 miles) and St Malachy's College (0.9 miles).
Belfast Model School For GirlsBelfast Royal AcademyMercy College BelfastSt 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 Holy Cross Boys' Primary School in May 2017.
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
140
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
36.3%
of pupils enrolled
41
With a statement (stage 3)
99
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 Holy Cross Boys' Primary School
When was Holy Cross Boys' Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Holy Cross Boys' Primary School in May 2017.
How are places allocated at Holy Cross Boys' Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Holy Cross Boys' 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 Holy Cross Boys' Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Holy Cross Boys' Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Holy Cross Boys' Primary School?
Holy Cross Boys' Primary School is at BROOKFIELD STREET, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT14 7EX.