Ballykeel Primary School, BALLYMENA

Ballykeel Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.

415 pupils are enrolled, 47% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are Catholic and 63% Protestant.

59 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 23 of them with a statement.

In its own words: "We demonstrate kindness through the Christian values of compassion, respect, forgiveness, friendship and trust. We celebrate all forms of success and achievement. We set goals, work hard and take pride in our progress. We celebrate our differences and make sure everyone feels welcomed, included and valued."

Coming up: an open day on Monday 26 October 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ballykeel Primary School are Harryville Primary School (0.6 miles), Camphill Primary School (1.2 miles), St Brigid's Primary School (1.3 miles) and Ballymena Primary School (1.3 miles).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballykeel Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballykeel2, 170 metres away.

The secondary schools closest to Ballykeel Primary School are Slemish College (0.5 miles), St Patrick's College (1.1 miles), St Louis Grammar School (1.2 miles) and Cambridge House Grammar School (1.5 miles).