Springfield Primary School, BELFAST
Springfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Springfield Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Springfield Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
176 pupils are enrolled, 50% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
23 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 6 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Springfield Primary School are St Clare's Primary School (0.3 miles), Blackmountain Primary School (0.4 miles), St Paul's Primary School (0.4 miles) and Springhill Primary School (0.5 miles).
St Clare's Primary SchoolBlackmountain Primary SchoolSt Paul's Primary SchoolSpringhill Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Springfield Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Springvale Campus, 40 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Springfield Primary School are St Dominic's High School (0.6 miles), Colaiste Feirste (0.7 miles) and St Louise's Comprehensive College (1.1 miles).
St Dominic's High SchoolColaiste FeirsteSt Louise's Comprehensive 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 Springfield 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 Springfield Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
23
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.1%
of pupils enrolled
6
With a statement (stage 3)
17
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
Springfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Springfield Primary School
When was Springfield Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Springfield Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Springfield Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Springfield 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 Springfield Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Springfield Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Springfield Primary School?
Springfield Primary School is at 425 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT12 7DJ.