Nettlefield Primary School, BELFAST
Nettlefield Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Nettlefield Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Nettlefield Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
414 pupils are enrolled, 62% are entitled to free school meals, 12% are Catholic and 51% Protestant and 46% are newcomer pupils.
84 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 18 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Nettlefield Primary School are Euston Street Primary School (0.4 miles), St Matthew's Primary School (0.5 miles), Elmgrove Primary School (0.6 miles) and St Malachy's Primary School (0.7 miles).
Euston Street Primary SchoolSt Matthew's Primary SchoolElmgrove Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Nettlefield Primary School.
23 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cherryville Street, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Nettlefield Primary School are St Joseph's College (1.1 miles), Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (1.1 miles) and Grosvenor Grammar School (1.3 miles).
St Joseph's CollegeAquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolGrosvenor Grammar 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 Nettlefield Primary School in December 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Nettlefield Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
84
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.3%
of pupils enrolled
18
With a statement (stage 3)
66
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
Nettlefield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Nettlefield Primary School
When was Nettlefield Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Nettlefield Primary School in December 2017.
How are places allocated at Nettlefield Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Nettlefield 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 Nettlefield Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Nettlefield Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Nettlefield Primary School?
Nettlefield Primary School is at RADNOR STREET, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT6 8BG.