Strandtown Primary School, BELFAST
Strandtown Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Strandtown Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Strandtown Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
968 pupils are enrolled, 16% are entitled to free school meals, 7% are Catholic and 42% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
147 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 29 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Strandtown Primary School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.1 miles), Dundela Infants School (0.3 miles), Belmont Primary School (0.3 miles) and Greenwood Primary School (0.4 miles).
St Joseph's Primary SchoolDundela Infants SchoolBelmont Primary SchoolGreenwood Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Strandtown Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballyhackamore, 170 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Strandtown Primary School are Bloomfield Collegiate (0.3 miles), Strathearn School (0.5 miles), Ashfield Boys' High School (0.9 miles) and Ashfield Girls' High School (0.9 miles).
Bloomfield CollegiateStrathearn SchoolAshfield Boys' High SchoolAshfield Girls' High 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 Strandtown 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 Strandtown Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
147
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.2%
of pupils enrolled
29
With a statement (stage 3)
118
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 Strandtown Primary School
When was Strandtown Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Strandtown Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Strandtown Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Strandtown 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 Strandtown Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Strandtown Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Strandtown Primary School?
Strandtown Primary School is at NORTH ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT4 3DJ.