Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, BELFAST
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
602 pupils are enrolled, 13% are entitled to free school meals and 2% are newcomer pupils.
132 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 28 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School are Ben Madigan Preparatory School (under 0.1 miles), St Mary's Star of the Sea Primary School (0.5 miles), Hazelwood Primary School (0.6 miles) and Cavehill Primary School (0.7 miles).
Ben Madigan Preparatory SchoolSt Mary's Star of the Sea Primary SchoolHazelwood Primary SchoolCavehill Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gray's Lane, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School are Hazelwood College (0.4 miles), Blessed Trinity College (1 mile), Dominican College (1.1 miles) and Belfast Boys' Model School (1.3 miles).
Hazelwood CollegeBlessed Trinity CollegeDominican CollegeBelfast 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in December 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
132
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.9%
of pupils enrolled
28
With a statement (stage 3)
104
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
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Questions parents ask about Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
When was Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in December 2018.
How are places allocated at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is at 700 ANTRIM ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT15 5GQ.