Malvern Primary School, BELFAST
Malvern Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Malvern Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Malvern Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
119 pupils are enrolled, 71% are entitled to free school meals and 17% are newcomer pupils.
72 pupils (61% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 31 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Malvern Primary School are St Patricks Primary School (0.4 miles), Edenbrooke Primary School (0.5 miles), Glenwood Primary School (0.5 miles) and St Mary's Primary School (0.5 miles).
St Patricks Primary SchoolEdenbrooke Primary SchoolGlenwood Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Malvern Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Agnes Street (Hopewell Avenue), 190 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Malvern Primary School are St Malachy's College (0.3 miles), Belfast Royal Academy (0.6 miles) and The Royal Belfast Academical Institution (0.7 miles).
St Malachy's CollegeBelfast Royal AcademyThe Royal Belfast Academical Institution
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 Malvern Primary School in February 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Malvern Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
72
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
60.5%
of pupils enrolled
31
With a statement (stage 3)
41
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
Malvern Primary School
Questions parents ask about Malvern Primary School
When was Malvern Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Malvern Primary School in February 2017.
How are places allocated at Malvern Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Malvern 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 Malvern Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Malvern Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Malvern Primary School?
Malvern Primary School is at 25-35 FORSTER STREET, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT13 1HW.