Lisburn Central Primary School, LISBURN
Lisburn Central Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Lisburn Central Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Lisburn Central Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
213 pupils are enrolled, 49% are entitled to free school meals, 9% are Catholic and 29% Protestant and 24% are newcomer pupils.
54 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 14 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lisburn Central Primary School are Tonagh Primary School (0.4 miles), Old Warren Primary School (0.5 miles), Brownlee Primary School (0.5 miles) and St Joseph's Primary School (0.6 miles).
Tonagh Primary SchoolOld Warren Primary SchoolBrownlee Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lisburn Central Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lagan Valley Hospital, 150 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lisburn Central Primary School are Lisnagarvey High School (0.4 miles), Friends' School (0.7 miles), St Patrick's Academy (0.8 miles) and Wallace High School (0.8 miles).
Lisnagarvey High SchoolFriends' SchoolSt Patrick's AcademyWallace High 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 Lisburn Central Primary School in January 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Lisburn Central Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
54
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.4%
of pupils enrolled
14
With a statement (stage 3)
40
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 Lisburn Central Primary School
When was Lisburn Central Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Lisburn Central Primary School in January 2026.
How are places allocated at Lisburn Central Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Lisburn Central 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 Lisburn Central Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Lisburn Central Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Lisburn Central Primary School?
Lisburn Central Primary School is at 52-56 HILLSBOROUGH ROAD, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 1JJ.