St Paul's Primary School, BELFAST
St Paul's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Paul's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Paul'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.
307 pupils are enrolled, 66% are entitled to free school meals and 37% are newcomer pupils.
139 pupils (45% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 27 of them with a statement.
St Paul's Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Here you will find all there is to know about our schools, what they can offer your child and how we cater for the many demands of the Northern Ireland Curriculum."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama, choir, Lego and homework club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's Primary School are Springfield Primary School (0.4 miles), Bunscoil An Tsleibhe Dhuibh (0.4 miles), St Clare's Primary School (0.5 miles) and Gaelscoil Na Bhfal (0.5 miles).
Springfield Primary SchoolBunscoil An Tsleibhe DhuibhSt Clare's Primary SchoolGaelscoil Na Bhfal
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Paul's Primary School.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Paul's Primary School are Colaiste Feirste (0.3 miles), St Dominic's High School (0.4 miles), St Louise's Comprehensive College (0.7 miles) and St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School (1.6 miles).
Colaiste FeirsteSt Dominic's High SchoolSt Louise's Comprehensive CollegeSt Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School
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 Paul's Primary School in April 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
139
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
45.3%
of pupils enrolled
27
With a statement (stage 3)
112
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 Paul's Primary School
When was St Paul's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Paul's Primary School in April 2017.
How are places allocated at St Paul's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Paul'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 Paul's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Paul'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 Paul's Primary School?
St Paul's Primary School is at 34-36 MICA DRIVE, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT12 7NN.