Springhill Primary School, BELFAST
Springhill Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Springhill Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Springhill Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
197 pupils are enrolled, 35% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 51% Protestant and 14% are newcomer pupils.
46 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 12 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Springhill Primary School are Blackmountain Primary School (0.2 miles), Springfield Primary School (0.5 miles), St Paul's Primary School (0.7 miles) and Forth River Primary School (0.7 miles).
Blackmountain Primary SchoolSpringfield Primary SchoolSt Paul's Primary SchoolForth River Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Springhill Primary School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballygomartin (Highcliffe Gardens), 70 metres away.
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 Springhill Primary School in January 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Springhill Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
46
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
23.4%
of pupils enrolled
12
With a statement (stage 3)
34
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
Springhill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Springhill Primary School
When was Springhill Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Springhill Primary School in January 2018.
How are places allocated at Springhill Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Springhill 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 Springhill Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Springhill Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Springhill Primary School?
Springhill Primary School is at 247 BALLYGOMARTIN ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT13 3NH.