St Kieran's Primary School, BELFAST
St Kieran's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Kieran's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Kieran'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.
308 pupils are enrolled, 77% are entitled to free school meals, 95% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
91 pupils (30% 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 Kieran's Primary School are The Good Shepherd Primary School (0.5 miles), Holy Evangelist Primary School (0.5 miles), Scoil na Fuiseoige (0.7 miles) and Christ the Redeemer Primary School (0.7 miles).
The Good Shepherd Primary SchoolHoly Evangelist Primary SchoolScoil na FuiseoigeChrist the Redeemer Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Kieran's Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bell Steel Road (Glenwood), 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Kieran's Primary School are St Colm's High School (0.8 miles), Rathmore Grammar School (1.7 miles) and Hunterhouse College (1.8 miles).
St Colm's High SchoolRathmore Grammar SchoolHunterhouse 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 Kieran's Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Kieran's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
91
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
29.5%
of pupils enrolled
44
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 Kieran's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Kieran's Primary School
When was St Kieran's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Kieran's Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at St Kieran's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Kieran'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 Kieran's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Kieran'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 Kieran's Primary School?
St Kieran's Primary School is at 9 BELL STEEL ROAD, POLEGLASS DUNMURRY, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT17 0PB.