St Bernard's Primary School, BELFAST
St Bernard's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Bernard's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Bernard's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
425 pupils are enrolled, 4% are entitled to free school meals and 2% are newcomer pupils.
74 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 15 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Bernard's Primary School are Knockbreda Primary School (0.2 miles), Rosetta Primary School (0.5 miles), Cregagh Primary School (0.5 miles) and Forge Integrated Primary School (0.7 miles).
Knockbreda Primary SchoolRosetta Primary SchoolCregagh Primary SchoolForge Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Bernard's Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wynchurch Avenue, 140 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Bernard's Primary School are Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (0.6 miles), Lagan College (0.7 miles), St Joseph's College (0.8 miles) and Wellington College (0.8 miles).
Aquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolLagan CollegeSt Joseph's CollegeWellington 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 St Bernard's Primary School in March 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Bernard's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
74
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.4%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
59
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
St Bernard's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Bernard's Primary School
When was St Bernard's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Bernard's Primary School in March 2020.
How are places allocated at St Bernard's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Bernard's 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 St Bernard's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Bernard's Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Bernard's Primary School?
St Bernard's Primary School is at WYNCHURCH WALK, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT6 0JS.