Ballyholme Primary School, BANGOR
Ballyholme Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Bangor.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballyholme Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballyholme Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
614 pupils are enrolled, 5% are entitled to free school meals and 7% are Catholic and 25% Protestant.
121 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 31 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballyholme Primary School are Kilmaine Primary School (0.7 miles), Towerview Primary School (0.8 miles), Bangor Central Integrated Primary School (1.2 miles) and Ballymagee Primary School (1.2 miles).
Kilmaine Primary SchoolTowerview Primary SchoolBangor Central Integrated Primary SchoolBallymagee Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballyholme Primary School.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballyhome P.S., 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballyholme Primary School are St Columbanus' College (0.2 miles), Bangor Academy and 6th Form College (1.1 miles), Glenlola Collegiate (1.1 miles) and Bangor Grammar School (1.5 miles).
St Columbanus' CollegeBangor Academy and 6th Form CollegeGlenlola CollegiateBangor Grammar 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 Ballyholme Primary School in October 2016.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballyholme Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
121
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.7%
of pupils enrolled
31
With a statement (stage 3)
90
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
Ballyholme Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballyholme Primary School
When was Ballyholme Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballyholme Primary School in October 2016.
How are places allocated at Ballyholme Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballyholme 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 Ballyholme Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballyholme Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballyholme Primary School?
Ballyholme Primary School is at GLENBURN PARK, BANGOR, DOWN, BT20 5RG.