Ballyclare Secondary School, BALLYCLARE
Ballyclare Secondary School is a grammar school for pupils in Ballyclare.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballyclare Secondary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballyclare Secondary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1036 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 69% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
219 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 104 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Ballyclare Secondary School are Ballyclare High School (0.3 miles) and Abbey Community College (5.4 miles).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballyclare Secondary School.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballyclare Sec Sch, 60 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Ballyclare Secondary School are Ballyclare Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Fairview Primary School (0.4 miles) and Doagh Primary School (1.8 miles). As a grammar school, Ballyclare Secondary School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Ballyclare Primary SchoolFairview Primary SchoolDoagh Primary School
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 Secondary School in March 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Ballyclare Secondary School is a co-educational school in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (165 pupils)
52.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
67.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (52 pupils)
46.2%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
94.2%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with Ballyclare Secondary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
219
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.1%
of pupils enrolled
104
With a statement (stage 3)
115
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".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ballyclare Secondary School
Questions parents ask about Ballyclare Secondary School
When was Ballyclare Secondary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballyclare Secondary School in March 2019.
What are exam results like at Ballyclare Secondary School?
In 2024/25, of the 165 Year 12 pupils at Ballyclare Secondary School, 52.7% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 67.9% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 52 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 46.2% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 94.2% achieved two or more at A* to E. The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at Ballyclare Secondary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballyclare Secondary 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 Secondary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballyclare Secondary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballyclare Secondary School?
Ballyclare Secondary School is at 19 DOAGH ROAD, BALLYCLARE, ANTRIM, BT39 9BG.