Ligoniel Primary School, BELFAST
Ligoniel Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ligoniel Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ligoniel Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
200 pupils are enrolled, 52% are entitled to free school meals, 7% are Catholic and 57% Protestant and 16% are newcomer pupils.
49 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 Ligoniel Primary School are St Vincent de Paul Primary School (0.2 miles), Ballysillan Primary School (0.6 miles), Holy Cross Girls' Primary School (0.6 miles) and Wheatfield Primary School (0.6 miles).
St Vincent de Paul Primary SchoolBallysillan Primary SchoolHoly Cross Girls' Primary SchoolWheatfield Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ligoniel Primary School.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ligoniel Park, 180 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ligoniel Primary School are Mercy College Belfast (0.3 miles), Belfast Boys' Model School (0.8 miles) and Belfast Model School For Girls (1 mile).
Mercy College BelfastBelfast Boys' Model SchoolBelfast Model School For Girls
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 Ligoniel 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 Ligoniel Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
49
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
24.5%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
34
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
Ligoniel Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ligoniel Primary School
When was Ligoniel Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ligoniel Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at Ligoniel Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ligoniel 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 Ligoniel Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ligoniel Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ligoniel Primary School?
Ligoniel Primary School is at LIGONIEL ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT14 8BW.