Ballyhenry Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Ballyhenry Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballyhenry Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballyhenry Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
162 pupils are enrolled, 38% are entitled to free school meals, 9% are Catholic and 41% Protestant and 7% are newcomer pupils.
64 pupils (40% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 38 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballyhenry Primary School are Mossgrove Primary School (0.4 miles), St Mary's-on-the-Hill Primary School (0.6 miles), Carnmoney Primary School (0.8 miles) and Ashgrove Primary School (0.8 miles).
Mossgrove Primary SchoolSt Mary's-on-the-Hill Primary SchoolCarnmoney Primary SchoolAshgrove Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballyhenry Primary School.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballyhenry Avenue, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballyhenry Primary School are Integrated College, Glengormley (0.2 miles); and Edmund Rice College (0.9 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 Ballyhenry Primary School in May 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballyhenry Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
64
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
39.5%
of pupils enrolled
38
With a statement (stage 3)
26
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
Ballyhenry Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballyhenry Primary School
When was Ballyhenry Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballyhenry Primary School in May 2017.
How are places allocated at Ballyhenry Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballyhenry 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 Ballyhenry Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballyhenry Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballyhenry Primary School?
Ballyhenry Primary School is at BALLYHENRY AVENUE, GLENGORMLEY, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT36 5AZ.