Knocknagoney Primary School, BELFAST
Knocknagoney Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Knocknagoney Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Knocknagoney Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
190 pupils are enrolled, 32% are entitled to free school meals, 7% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 12% are newcomer pupils.
47 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 15 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Knocknagoney Primary School are Strathearn School (1.2 miles), Belmont Primary School (1.4 miles), Victoria Park Primary School (1.4 miles) and Sullivan Upper School (1.5 miles).
Strathearn SchoolBelmont Primary SchoolVictoria Park Primary SchoolSullivan Upper School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Knocknagoney Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knocknagoney Primary, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Knocknagoney Primary School are Ashfield Girls' High School (0.7 miles), Ashfield Boys' High School (0.7 miles), Strathearn School (1.2 miles) and Campbell College (1.2 miles).
Ashfield Girls' High SchoolAshfield Boys' High SchoolStrathearn SchoolCampbell 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 Knocknagoney Primary School in December 2012.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Knocknagoney Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
47
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
24.7%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
32
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 Knocknagoney Primary School
When was Knocknagoney Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Knocknagoney Primary School in December 2012.
How are places allocated at Knocknagoney Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Knocknagoney 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 Knocknagoney Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Knocknagoney Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Knocknagoney Primary School?
Knocknagoney Primary School is at KNOCKNAGONEY ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT4 2NR.