Victoria College Prepatory School, BELFAST
Victoria College Prepatory School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Victoria College Prepatory School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Victoria College Prepatory School is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
114 pupils are enrolled, 0% are entitled to free school meals and 25% are Catholic and 25% Protestant.
23 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Victoria College Prepatory School are Inchmarlo (0.1 miles), St Bride's Primary School (0.5 miles), Stranmillis Primary School (0.6 miles) and Fullerton House Preparatory School (0.8 miles).
InchmarloSt Bride's Primary SchoolStranmillis Primary SchoolFullerton House Preparatory School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Victoria College Prepatory School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Malone Road (Cranmore Park), 150 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Victoria College Prepatory School are Victoria College (under 0.1 miles), Methodist College (0.8 miles), Wellington College (1.2 miles) and Malone Integrated College (1.3 miles).
Victoria CollegeMethodist CollegeWellington CollegeMalone Integrated 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 Victoria College Prepatory School in February 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Victoria College Prepatory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
23
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.2%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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
Victoria College Prepatory School
Questions parents ask about Victoria College Prepatory School
When was Victoria College Prepatory School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Victoria College Prepatory School in February 2017.
How are places allocated at Victoria College Prepatory School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Victoria College Prepatory 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 Victoria College Prepatory School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Victoria College Prepatory School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Victoria College Prepatory School?
Victoria College Prepatory School is at CRANMORE PARK, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT9 6JA.