Ballykelly Primary School, LIMAVADY
Ballykelly Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Limavady.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballykelly Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballykelly Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
293 pupils are enrolled, 35% are entitled to free school meals, 56% are Catholic and 30% Protestant and 7% are newcomer pupils.
59 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 18 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballykelly Primary School are St Finlough's Primary School Sistrakeel (2.3 miles), Roe Valley Integrated Primary School (2.6 miles), Termoncanice Primary School (2.6 miles) and Drumachose Primary School (2.9 miles).
St Finlough's Primary School SistrakeelRoe Valley Integrated Primary SchoolTermoncanice Primary SchoolDrumachose Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballykelly Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballykelly, 200 metres away.
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 Ballykelly Primary School in February 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballykelly Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
59
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.1%
of pupils enrolled
18
With a statement (stage 3)
41
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".
Questions parents ask about Ballykelly Primary School
When was Ballykelly Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballykelly Primary School in February 2020.
How are places allocated at Ballykelly Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballykelly 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 Ballykelly Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballykelly Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballykelly Primary School?
Ballykelly Primary School is at 8 GLENHEAD ROAD, BALLYKELLY, LIMAVADY, LONDONDERRY, BT49 9JS.