St John the Baptist Primary School, BELFAST
St John the Baptist Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St John the Baptist Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St John the Baptist Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
418 pupils are enrolled, 35% are entitled to free school meals, 94% are Catholic and 1% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
88 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 44 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John the Baptist Primary School are Bunscoil Phobal Feirste (0.4 miles), Holy Child Primary School (0.4 miles), Cranmore Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles) and St Teresa's Primary School (0.7 miles).
Bunscoil Phobal FeirsteHoly Child Primary SchoolCranmore Integrated Primary SchoolSt Teresa's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St John the Baptist Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Michael's, 50 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John the Baptist Primary School are St Genevieve's High School (0.1 miles), De La Salle College (0.4 miles), All Saints College (0.6 miles) and Malone Integrated College (0.7 miles).
St Genevieve's High SchoolDe La Salle CollegeAll Saints CollegeMalone Integrated 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 John the Baptist Primary School in October 2016.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St John the Baptist Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
88
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.1%
of pupils enrolled
44
With a statement (stage 3)
44
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
Questions parents ask about St John the Baptist Primary School
When was St John the Baptist Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St John the Baptist Primary School in October 2016.
How are places allocated at St John the Baptist Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St John the Baptist 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 John the Baptist Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St John the Baptist 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 John the Baptist Primary School?
St John the Baptist Primary School is at FINAGHY ROAD NORTH, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT11 9EH.