Orangefield Primary School, BELFAST
Orangefield Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Orangefield Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Orangefield Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
450 pupils are enrolled, 24% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 45% Protestant and 7% are newcomer pupils.
71 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 22 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Orangefield Primary School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.7 miles), Elmgrove Primary School (0.7 miles), Lead Hill Primary School (0.8 miles) and Strandtown Primary School (0.8 miles).
St Joseph's Primary SchoolElmgrove Primary SchoolLead Hill Primary SchoolStrandtown Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Orangefield Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grosvenor High School, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Orangefield Primary School are Grosvenor Grammar School (0.1 miles), Bloomfield Collegiate (0.8 miles), Strathearn School (1.3 miles) and Our Lady and St Patrick's College (1.5 miles).
Grosvenor Grammar SchoolBloomfield CollegiateStrathearn SchoolOur Lady and St Patrick's College
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 Orangefield Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Orangefield Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
71
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.8%
of pupils enrolled
22
With a statement (stage 3)
49
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 Orangefield Primary School
When was Orangefield Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Orangefield Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Orangefield Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Orangefield 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 Orangefield Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Orangefield Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Orangefield Primary School?
Orangefield Primary School is at MARINA PARK, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT5 6BA.