Ballymacward Primary School, LISBURN
Ballymacward Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballymacward Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballymacward Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
92 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals and 91% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
18 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 11 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballymacward Primary School are McKinney Primary School Dundrod (2.4 miles), Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School (2.6 miles), St Kieran's Primary School (3.3 miles) and The Good Shepherd Primary School (3.3 miles).
McKinney Primary School DundrodBallycarrickmaddy Primary SchoolSt Kieran's Primary SchoolThe Good Shepherd Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballymacward Primary 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 Ballymacward Primary School in May 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
18
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.6%
of pupils enrolled
11
With a statement (stage 3)
7
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 Ballymacward Primary School
When was Ballymacward Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballymacward Primary School in May 2019.
How are places allocated at Ballymacward Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballymacward 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 Ballymacward Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballymacward Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballymacward Primary School?
Ballymacward Primary School is at 22 ROCK ROAD, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 3SU.