Ballydown Primary School, BANBRIDGE
Ballydown Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Banbridge.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballydown Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballydown Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
344 pupils are enrolled, 7% are entitled to free school meals and 8% are Catholic and 63% Protestant.
42 pupils (12% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 10 of them with a statement.
Ballydown Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, tennis, athletics, dance, drama and choir.
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballydown Primary School are Edenderry Primary School (1.7 miles), Abercorn Primary School (1.7 miles), St Mary's Primary School (1.9 miles) and Bridge Integrated Primary School (2.1 miles).
Edenderry Primary SchoolAbercorn Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolBridge Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballydown Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballydown Primary School, 50 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballydown Primary School are Banbridge Academy (1.8 miles) and Banbridge High School (1.8 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 Ballydown Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from Ballydown Primary School
Ballydown Times September 2026
2 Oct 2026
Ballydown boys football team in action!
28 Sep 2026
P4 at School in the Past
23 Sep 2026
Bridge Building
18 Sep 2026
Old Railway Bridge
18 Sep 2026
Term 1 After School Clubs 2026
1 Sep 2026
From Ballydown Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Ballydown Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
42
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.2%
of pupils enrolled
10
With a statement (stage 3)
32
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
Ballydown Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballydown Primary School
When was Ballydown Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballydown Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Ballydown Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballydown 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 Ballydown Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballydown Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballydown Primary School?
Ballydown Primary School is at 64 LISNAREE ROAD, BANBRIDGE, DOWN, BT32 4JN.