St Clare's Primary School, BELFAST

St Clare'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.

478 pupils are enrolled, 66% are entitled to free school meals, 76% are Catholic and 3% Protestant and 21% are newcomer pupils.

165 pupils (35% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 49 of them with a statement.

In its own words: "In St. Clare's we create a caring, supportive and respectful environment for ALL. We inspire each child to reach their full potential by promoting and celebrating their achievements."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pride and humility that I welcome you as Principal of St Clare's Primary School and Nursery Unit, a place I have been privileged to work in for over 20 years."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:15am, from £1 per day.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Clare's Primary School are Springfield Primary School (0.3 miles), Gaelscoil an Lonnain (0.4 miles), Glenwood Primary School (0.4 miles) and St Paul's Primary School (0.5 miles).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Clare's Primary School.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Springfield Road, 130 metres away.

The secondary schools closest to St Clare's Primary School are St Dominic's High School (0.4 miles), Colaiste Feirste (0.8 miles), The Royal Belfast Academical Institution (1 mile) and St Louise's Comprehensive College (1.1 miles).