Ballyholland Primary School, NEWRY
Ballyholland Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballyholland Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballyholland Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
200 pupils are enrolled and 18% are entitled to free school meals.
38 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballyholland Primary School are Bunscoil an Iuir (1.9 miles), Carrick Primary School (2 miles), St Clare???s Abbey Primary School (2.2 miles) and Windsor Hill Primary School (2.4 miles).
Bunscoil an IuirCarrick Primary SchoolSt Clare???s Abbey Primary SchoolWindsor Hill Primary School
Source: Department of Education (NI) school data
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballyholland Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballyholland Primary School
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
38
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.0%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
33
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
Ballyholland Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballyholland Primary School
When was Ballyholland Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballyholland Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Ballyholland Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballyholland 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 Ballyholland Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballyholland Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballyholland Primary School?
Ballyholland Primary School is at 60 BETTYS HILL ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 2ND.