Admissions Criteria & Prospectus for Entry

Welcome you to St Joseph’s Primary School, located in the Parish of St Colmcille, in the heart of Ballyhackamore, Belfast.

In addition to the full range of Learning Areas, as outlined in the NI Primary Curriculum, the school offers a range of activities which contribute positively to a broad and balanced curriculum; these include swimming lessons, instrumental tuition, Spanish, class educational trips, links with neighbouring schools and the local community, and a vibrant variety of after-school clubs.

We are proud to say that St. Joseph’s is a very happy and friendly school, which adopts a positive approach to learning and discipline, encouraging and rewarding effort and good behaviour. Inclusivity is key and we passionately believe in and work towards fulfilling the challenge set out by our school motto.

‘We all matter, We all belong, We all do our best’

The school values it’s strong partnership with our parents, and we recognise that when pupils, staff and parents work together, great results can be achieved. There is a thriving Parent Teacher Association which, as well as having a crucial fundraising role, also has an important social role in helping to build the community that is St Joseph’s Primary School

Our recent fantastic news, that St Joseph's Primary School has been selected, as part of School Enhancement Programme (Second Call) for a refurbishment or extension project gives us confidence that the school will continue to go from strength to strength

However, don’t just take my word for it: please take the time to look around and experience for yourself the wide and varied life that St Joseph’s Primary School has to offer by visiting us on our Open Morning (27th November 2025). Alternatively, you can capture a flavour of the school by reading our Prospectus or watching the video below.

The EA Connect Admissions Portal has opened and will remian so until Wednesday 21st January at 12 noon. You can access the portal here.

https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/primary-admissions-guide#section-23404

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Conor Donnelly

Principal

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Kind regards

Conor Donnelly

Principal

Prospectus

Admission to P2 - 7

Mar
03 2026
Confirmation
Mar
05 2026
First Confession
Mar
06 2026
World Book Day
Mar
17 2026
St Patrick's Day (School Closed)
Apr
01 2026
Last Day for Happy Kids before Easter
05-Feb-2026
P7 Parents and Carers, remember that the Year 8 Admissions Portal closes on Thursday 19 February. Only 10 completed admission applications have been submitted
05-Feb-2026
Remember to dress in your brightest clothing tomorrow as we ‘Ditch the Dark’ in St Joseph’s. Make yourself seen as you walk, cycle and scoot to school
31-Jan-2026
As we move towards the slightly brighter days in February our Eco Council invite all of pupils to ‘Ditch the Dark’ this coming Friday 6th February. We
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St.Joseph's Primary School,
31a Holland Drive,
Ballyhackamore,
Belfast,
BT5 6EH

028 9065 0039


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