Ballycarry Primary School, CARRICKFERGUS
Ballycarry Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Carrickfergus.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballycarry Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballycarry Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
30 pupils are enrolled and 23% are entitled to free school meals.
5 pupils (17% 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 Ballycarry Primary School are Islandmagee Primary School (1.8 miles), Whitehead Primary School (2.3 miles), Eden Primary School (3.4 miles) and Oakfield Primary School (3.6 miles).
Islandmagee Primary SchoolWhitehead Primary SchoolEden Primary SchoolOakfield Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballycarry Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballycarry Primary Sch, 30 metres away.
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 Ballycarry Primary School in November 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballycarry Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
5
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.7%
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".
Questions parents ask about Ballycarry Primary School
When was Ballycarry Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballycarry Primary School in November 2019.
How are places allocated at Ballycarry Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballycarry 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 Ballycarry Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballycarry Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballycarry Primary School?
Ballycarry Primary School is at 23 HILLHEAD ROAD, BALLYCARRY, CARRICKFERGUS, ANTRIM, BT38 9HE.