The Good Shepherd Primary School, BELFAST
The Good Shepherd Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
The Good Shepherd Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
The Good Shepherd Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
344 pupils are enrolled, 71% are entitled to free school meals and 4% are newcomer pupils.
73 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 51 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Good Shepherd Primary School are St Kieran's Primary School (0.5 miles), St Oliver Plunkett Primary School (0.7 miles), Holy Evangelist Primary School (0.8 miles) and Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School (0.9 miles).
St Kieran's Primary SchoolSt Oliver Plunkett Primary SchoolHoly Evangelist Primary SchoolOur Lady Queen of Peace Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Good Shepherd Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Poleglass (Pembroke Loop), 160 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Good Shepherd Primary School are St Colm's High School (1.1 miles), St Genevieve's High School (1.2 miles), De La Salle College (1.3 miles) and All Saints College (1.5 miles).
St Colm's High SchoolSt Genevieve's High SchoolDe La Salle CollegeAll Saints 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 The Good Shepherd Primary School in June 2022.
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
73
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.2%
of pupils enrolled
51
With a statement (stage 3)
22
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 The Good Shepherd Primary School
When was The Good Shepherd Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on The Good Shepherd Primary School in June 2022.
How are places allocated at The Good Shepherd Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at The Good Shepherd 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 The Good Shepherd Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming The Good Shepherd Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is The Good Shepherd Primary School?
The Good Shepherd Primary School is at 9 GOOD SHEPHERD ROAD, DUNMURRY, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT17 0PJ.