Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Primary Education in Belfast Since 1954
Established in 1954, Lisnasharragh Primary School has been delivering high-quality education to children in Belfast for seven decades. Our dedicated team of 18 teaching staff, including specialized support personnel, creates a nurturing environment where every child achieves their full potential. We maintain traditional educational values while embracing modern initiatives like our Primary Engineer Programme and Mandarin language classes. Our school community extends beyond the classroom through partnerships with local organizations and multi-agency professionals providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological support. With two classes per year group and specialized coordinators across key subjects, we ensure comprehensive curriculum delivery.Our recent facility upgrades include a state-of-the-art community learning room with secure access and modern amenities. We maintain strong parental engagement through initiatives like our Parent Staff Association and Time to Read programme with local business volunteers. Our inspection reports from the Education and Training Inspectorate (2014 and 2017) confirm our commitment to educational excellence. We implement Assessment for Learning strategies to develop independent learners and maintain extensive library resources to support literacy development. Our extracurricular offerings include music tuition for various instruments and participation in regional educational partnerships.
Services
Primary Education
Special Educational Needs
Mandarin Lessons
Music Tuition
Community Learning Room
Parent Engagement Programmes
Extracurricular Activities
School Inspections
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have 70 years of proven educational excellence in Belfast
- Our 18 teaching staff include specialist coordinators for all key subjects
- We provide multi-agency support including speech therapy and occupational therapy
- Our modern facilities include a dedicated community learning room with secure access
- We maintain strong parental engagement through regular inspections and reports
Associations and certifications
- Education and Training Inspectorate
Services
Primary Education
Lisnasharragh Primary School delivers comprehensive education for children aged 4-11 through two classes per year group. Our curriculum combines traditional teaching methods with modern initiatives like Assessment for Learning strategies. With 18 teaching staff including subject coordinators, we ensure high-quality instruction across all key areas while maintaining small class sizes for personalized attention.
Special Educational Needs
We provide targeted support for children with learning difficulties through specialist teaching in small groups. Our SEN teacher works closely with class teachers and parents to develop individualized learning programmes. We also access multi-agency support including educational psychology and speech therapy services to ensure comprehensive care for all pupils.
Community Learning Room
Our modern community learning space features secure fob access, kitchen facilities, and multimedia equipment. Available for hire to local groups, it includes baby changing facilities and hosts our Parent & Toddlers sessions. The room supports community engagement while maintaining strict safety standards for all users.
Music Tuition
We offer specialist music instruction for drums, piano, cornet, clarinet, flute, and brass instruments. Weekly lessons from professional tutors develop musical skills across key stage 2 pupils. Our strong musical tradition includes regular performances at local events by our school choir.
Parent Engagement
Our Parent Staff Association organizes community events and fundraising initiatives. We provide transition support for Primary 1 children through induction programmes and parental guidance sessions. Regular communication channels ensure parents remain informed about their child's educational progress and school activities.
People
Mrs L Stewart
Principal
Mrs Stewart leads Lisnasharragh Primary School with over 20 years of educational leadership experience. She oversees curriculum implementation and staff development while maintaining strong community partnerships.
Mrs Audrey Palnoch
Vice Principal
Mrs Palnoch serves as Vice Principal with responsibility for special educational needs assessment and data analysis. She contributes to strategic planning and safeguarding procedures across the school.
Mr Tohill
Building Supervisor
Mr Tohill manages school facilities maintenance and security. He ensures the learning environment meets health and safety standards while overseeing the community room's operational aspects.
Questions
What age groups does Lisnasharragh Primary School cater for?
We educate children from ages 4 to 11 across Primary 1 to Primary 7 classes.
How does the school support children with special educational needs?
We provide specialist teaching groups, multi-agency support, and individualized learning programmes developed in partnership with parents and external professionals.
Are there extracurricular activities available?
Yes, we offer music tuition, Primary Engineer Programme, Junior Entrepreneur Programme, and various sports and arts activities.
Can community groups use school facilities?
Our Community Learning Room is available for hire with secure access, kitchen facilities, and multimedia equipment.
How does the school involve parents?
Through our Parent Staff Association, regular communication channels, induction programmes, and volunteering opportunities like the Time to Read programme.
What inspection accreditations does the school hold?
We maintain regular inspections from the Education and Training Inspectorate, with our most recent report confirming the highest effectiveness rating in 2017.
