Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Primary School in Belfast
Lowwood Controlled Primary School & Nursery Class has been dedicated to nurturing young minds in Belfast since its establishment. Our school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where children from nursery through primary education develop essential academic and life skills. With a team of experienced educators, we deliver a comprehensive curriculum aligned with national standards while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. Our commitment to holistic development is reflected in diverse extracurricular activities including sports clubs, arts programs, and community engagement initiatives.We maintain strong partnerships with parents and local organisations to enhance learning experiences and ensure every child feels valued. Through regular inspections and adherence to rigorous educational policies, we uphold our reputation for excellence in primary education. Our facilities feature modern classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and specialist areas for music, ICT, and physical education. By embracing innovation while respecting traditional values, we prepare students for future academic success and responsible citizenship.
Services
Nursery Education
Primary School Curriculum
After-School Clubs
Special Educational Needs Support
Parental Engagement Programs
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer a proven track record of educational excellence since 1957
- Our specialist teachers deliver tailored support for literacy and numeracy
- We maintain strong partnerships with local community organisations
- Our curriculum integrates innovative technology with traditional teaching methods
- We provide extensive extracurricular programs including sports and arts clubs
What people say
Excellent teacher engagement
Supportive learning environment
Well-structured curriculum
Active parental involvement
Great extracurricular options
Services
Nursery Education
Our nursery program supports children aged 3-4 through play-based learning and structured activities. We focus on developing social skills, basic literacy and numeracy while fostering curiosity. Parents benefit from flexible attendance options and regular progress updates.
Primary Curriculum
We deliver the national curriculum through engaging lessons in literacy, mathematics, science and humanities. Our approach combines traditional teaching with digital resources to cater to different learning styles. Students receive regular assessments and individualised support.
After-School Clubs
Our extracurricular activities include sports, arts, coding and homework clubs. These programs extend learning beyond the classroom while developing teamwork and new skills. All clubs are supervised by qualified staff with enhanced DBS checks.
Special Educational Needs
We provide tailored assistance for students requiring additional support through specialist teachers and learning assistants. Our inclusive approach ensures all children achieve their potential with individual education plans and regular parent consultations.
Parental Engagement
We encourage family participation through regular workshops, curriculum evenings and volunteer opportunities. Parents receive termly reports and have access to digital platforms for real-time updates on their child's progress.
People
Mrs J. Darrah
Principal
Mrs Darrah leads Lowwood Controlled Primary School & Nursery Class with over 20 years' experience in education. She champions inclusive learning and community partnerships while maintaining high academic standards across all year groups.
Mrs Kirkwood
Nursery Teacher
Mrs Kirkwood specialises in early years education, creating engaging learning environments that nurture young children's natural curiosity and prepare them for primary education.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide nursery education for 3-4 year olds and primary education for children aged 4-11.
How do you support special educational needs?
Our SENCO and learning support assistants provide tailored assistance with individual education plans and regular parent consultations.
Are after-school clubs available?
We offer various clubs including sports, arts, coding and homework support, all supervised by qualified staff.
How do you involve parents?
We encourage family participation through workshops, curriculum evenings and digital platforms for real-time progress updates.
What are your school hours?
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm, Friday 8:30am-3:00pm. Nursery follows the same schedule with flexible attendance options.
How do you prepare children for primary education?
Our nursery program focuses on social skills, basic literacy and numeracy through play-based learning and structured activities.
