Ballylifford Primary School, COOKSTOWN
Ballylifford Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Cookstown.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballylifford Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballylifford Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
78 pupils are enrolled and 13% are entitled to free school meals.
11 pupils (14% 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 Ballylifford Primary School are Derrychrin Primary School (1.2 miles), St Patrick's Primary School Loup (2.8 miles), St Peter's Primary School (3 miles) and Coagh Primary School (3.3 miles).
Derrychrin Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School LoupSt Peter's Primary SchoolCoagh Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballylifford Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballinderry Cpl, 190 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 Ballylifford Primary School in January 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
11
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.1%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
6
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 Ballylifford Primary School
When was Ballylifford Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballylifford Primary School in January 2026.
How are places allocated at Ballylifford Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballylifford 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 Ballylifford Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballylifford Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballylifford Primary School?
Ballylifford Primary School is at 142 BALLINDERRY BRIDGE ROAD, COOKSTOWN, TYRONE, BT80 0AY.