St Michael's Primary School, BELFAST
St Michael's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Michael's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Michael'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.
417 pupils are enrolled, 18% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
66 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 15 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's Primary School are Downey House School (0.3 miles), Cregagh Primary School (0.5 miles), Holy Rosary Primary School (0.6 miles) and Rosetta Primary School (0.6 miles).
Downey House SchoolCregagh Primary SchoolHoly Rosary Primary SchoolRosetta Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Michael's Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ravenhill Park, 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Michael's Primary School are St Joseph's College (0.1 miles), Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (0.2 miles), Wellington College (0.6 miles) and Methodist College (1.1 miles).
St Joseph's CollegeAquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolWellington CollegeMethodist 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 Michael's Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Michael's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
66
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.8%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
51
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 Michael's Primary School
When was St Michael's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Michael's Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at St Michael's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Michael'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 Michael's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Michael'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 Michael's Primary School?
St Michael's Primary School is at 514 RAVENHILL ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT6 0BW.