Mercy Primary School, BELFAST
Mercy Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Mercy Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Mercy Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
236 pupils are enrolled, 69% are entitled to free school meals, 94% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
57 pupils (24% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 21 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mercy Primary School are Holy Cross Girls' Primary School (0.3 miles), Forth River Primary School (0.3 miles), Wheatfield Primary School (0.3 miles) and Harmony Primary School (0.4 miles).
Holy Cross Girls' Primary SchoolForth River Primary SchoolWheatfield Primary SchoolHarmony Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Mercy Primary School.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mercy Primary School, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Mercy Primary School are Mercy College Belfast (0.5 miles), Belfast Model School For Girls (0.8 miles) and Belfast Boys' Model School (1.2 miles).
Mercy College BelfastBelfast Model School For GirlsBelfast Boys' Model 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 Mercy Primary School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Mercy Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
57
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
24.2%
of pupils enrolled
21
With a statement (stage 3)
36
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
Mercy Primary School
Questions parents ask about Mercy Primary School
When was Mercy Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Mercy Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Mercy Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Mercy 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 Mercy Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Mercy Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Mercy Primary School?
Mercy Primary School is at 614 CRUMLIN ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT14 7GL.