Knockbreda Primary School, BELFAST
Knockbreda Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Knockbreda Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Knockbreda Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
157 pupils are enrolled, 32% are entitled to free school meals, 17% are Catholic and 48% Protestant and 10% are newcomer pupils.
59 pupils (38% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 43 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Knockbreda Primary School are St Bernard's Primary School (0.2 miles), Rosetta Primary School (0.3 miles), Forge Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles) and Cregagh Primary School (0.5 miles).
St Bernard's Primary SchoolRosetta Primary SchoolForge Integrated Primary SchoolCregagh Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Knockbreda Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wynchurch Terrace, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Knockbreda Primary School are Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (0.6 miles), Wellington College (0.6 miles), St Joseph's College (0.7 miles) and Lagan College (0.9 miles).
Aquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolWellington CollegeSt Joseph's CollegeLagan 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 Knockbreda Primary School in April 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Knockbreda Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
59
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
37.6%
of pupils enrolled
43
With a statement (stage 3)
16
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
Knockbreda Primary School
Questions parents ask about Knockbreda Primary School
When was Knockbreda Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Knockbreda Primary School in April 2020.
How are places allocated at Knockbreda Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Knockbreda 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 Knockbreda Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Knockbreda Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Knockbreda Primary School?
Knockbreda Primary School is at WYNCHURCH ROAD, KNOCKBREDA, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT6 0JJ.