St Bride's Primary School, BELFAST
St Bride's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Bride's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Bride'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.
805 pupils are enrolled, 10% are entitled to free school meals, 64% are Catholic and 3% Protestant and 25% are newcomer pupils.
76 pupils (9% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 34 of them with a statement.
St Bride's Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, yoga, judo, dance, drama, chess and coding.
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Bride's Primary School are Fullerton House Preparatory School (0.3 miles), Fane Street Primary School (0.5 miles), Victoria College Prepatory School (0.5 miles) and Botanic Primary School (0.6 miles).
Fullerton House Preparatory SchoolFane Street Primary SchoolVictoria College Prepatory SchoolBotanic Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Bride's Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Malone Road (Sans Souci Park), 210 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Bride's Primary School are Methodist College (0.3 miles), Victoria College (0.5 miles) and Wellington College (1.1 miles).
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 Bride's Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from St Bride's Primary School
Parent Guide Book 26-27
8 Sep 2026
Term 1A Shine Newsletter
7 Sep 2026
P2 Induction & Nurturing Mornings
25 Aug 2026
From St Bride's Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
76
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
9.4%
of pupils enrolled
34
With a statement (stage 3)
42
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 Bride's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Bride's Primary School
When was St Bride's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Bride's Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at St Bride's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Bride'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 Bride's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Bride'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 Bride's Primary School?
St Bride's Primary School is at 36 DERRYVOLGIE AVENUE, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT9 6FP.