Holy Cross Girls' Primary School, BELFAST
Holy Cross Girls' Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Holy Cross Girls' Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Holy Cross Girls' Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
186 pupils are enrolled and 69% are entitled to free school meals.
37 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 13 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Cross Girls' Primary School are Wheatfield Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Mercy Primary School (0.3 miles), Carr's Glen Primary School (0.4 miles) and Forth River Primary School (0.5 miles).
Wheatfield Primary SchoolMercy Primary SchoolCarr's Glen Primary SchoolForth River Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Holy Cross Girls' Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbeydale Park, 300 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Cross Girls' Primary School are Mercy College Belfast (0.3 miles), Belfast Model School For Girls (0.6 miles) and Belfast Boys' Model School (0.9 miles).
Mercy College BelfastBelfast Model School For GirlsBelfast Boys' Model School
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 Girls' Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Holy Cross Girls' Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
37
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.9%
of pupils enrolled
13
With a statement (stage 3)
24
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
Holy Cross Girls' Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holy Cross Girls' Primary School
When was Holy Cross Girls' Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Holy Cross Girls' Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Holy Cross Girls' Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Holy Cross Girls' 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 Girls' Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Holy Cross Girls' 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 Girls' Primary School?
Holy Cross Girls' Primary School is at ARDOYNE ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT14 7HZ.