St Ita's Primary School, BELFAST
St Ita's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Ita's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Ita'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.
704 pupils are enrolled, 3% are entitled to free school meals and 4% are newcomer pupils.
77 pupils (11% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 30 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Ita's Primary School are Cairnshill Primary School (0.8 miles), Cairnshill Integrated Primary School (0.8 miles), Belvoir Park Primary School (1 mile) and St Joseph's Primary School (1.1 miles).
Cairnshill Primary SchoolCairnshill Integrated Primary SchoolBelvoir Park Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Ita's Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alderwood Hill, 320 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Ita's Primary School are Breda Academy (0.8 miles) and Lagan College (1.6 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 Ita's Primary School in January 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Ita's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
77
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
10.9%
of pupils enrolled
30
With a statement (stage 3)
47
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 Ita's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Ita's Primary School
When was St Ita's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Ita's Primary School in January 2020.
How are places allocated at St Ita's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Ita'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 Ita's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Ita'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 Ita's Primary School?
St Ita's Primary School is at 4 ALDERWOOD HILL, PURDYSBURN ROAD, BELFAST, BELFAST, DOWN, BT8 6YY.