John Paul II Primary School, BELFAST
John Paul II Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
John Paul II Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
John Paul II Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
267 pupils are enrolled, 75% are entitled to free school meals and 94% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
67 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 20 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to John Paul II Primary School are Bunscoil An Tsleibhe Dhuibh (0.4 miles), Holy Trinity Primary School (0.4 miles), Gaelscoil na Mona (0.5 miles) and Blackmountain Primary School (0.7 miles).
Bunscoil An Tsleibhe DhuibhHoly Trinity Primary SchoolGaelscoil na MonaBlackmountain Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of John Paul II Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mount Alverno Garage, 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to John Paul II Primary School are Colaiste Feirste (0.7 miles), St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School (0.9 miles), St Louise's Comprehensive College (0.9 miles) and All Saints College (1 mile).
Colaiste FeirsteSt Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar SchoolSt Louise's Comprehensive CollegeAll Saints 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 John Paul II Primary School in April 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with John Paul II Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
67
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.1%
of pupils enrolled
20
With a statement (stage 3)
47
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 John Paul II Primary School
When was John Paul II Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on John Paul II Primary School in April 2018.
How are places allocated at John Paul II Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at John Paul II 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 John Paul II Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming John Paul II Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is John Paul II Primary School?
John Paul II Primary School is at Whiterock Road, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT12 7FW.