Lowwood Primary School, BELFAST
Lowwood Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Lowwood Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Lowwood Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
247 pupils are enrolled, 54% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 51% Protestant and 6% are newcomer pupils.
31 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 12 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lowwood Primary School are St Mary's Star of the Sea Primary School (0.4 miles), Seaview Primary School (0.6 miles), St Therese of Lisieux Primary School (0.7 miles) and Ben Madigan Preparatory School (0.8 miles).
St Mary's Star of the Sea Primary SchoolSeaview Primary SchoolSt Therese of Lisieux Primary SchoolBen Madigan Preparatory School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lowwood Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Loughside, 170 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lowwood Primary School are Dominican College (0.5 miles), Blessed Trinity College (0.5 miles) and Hazelwood College (0.8 miles).
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 Lowwood Primary School in January 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Lowwood Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
31
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.6%
of pupils enrolled
12
With a statement (stage 3)
19
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
Lowwood Primary School
Questions parents ask about Lowwood Primary School
When was Lowwood Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Lowwood Primary School in January 2018.
How are places allocated at Lowwood Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Lowwood 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 Lowwood Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Lowwood Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Lowwood Primary School?
Lowwood Primary School is at SHERINGHURST PARK, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT15 4BL.