Ballyclare Primary School, BALLYCLARE
Ballyclare Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballyclare.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballyclare Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballyclare Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
492 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 56% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
78 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 20 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballyclare Primary School are Tir-na-Nog Primary School (0.2 miles), Fairview Primary School (0.4 miles), Doagh Primary School (1.8 miles) and Kilbride Primary School (2.2 miles).
Tir-na-Nog Primary SchoolFairview Primary SchoolDoagh Primary SchoolKilbride Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballyclare Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Square Ballyclare, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballyclare Primary School are Ballyclare Secondary School (under 0.1 miles) and Ballyclare High School (0.2 miles).
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 Ballyclare Primary School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballyclare Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
78
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.9%
of pupils enrolled
20
With a statement (stage 3)
58
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
Ballyclare Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballyclare Primary School
When was Ballyclare Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballyclare Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Ballyclare Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballyclare 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 Ballyclare Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballyclare Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballyclare Primary School?
Ballyclare Primary School is at DOAGH ROAD, BALLYCLARE, ANTRIM, BT39 9BG.