Ballymagee Primary School, BANGOR
Ballymagee Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Bangor.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballymagee Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballymagee Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
392 pupils are enrolled, 17% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
62 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 24 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballymagee Primary School are Kilmaine Primary School (0.5 miles), Bloomfield Primary School (1 mile), Ballyholme Primary School (1.2 miles) and Towerview Primary School (1.3 miles).
Kilmaine Primary SchoolBloomfield Primary SchoolBallyholme Primary SchoolTowerview Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballymagee Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballymagee Ps, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballymagee Primary School are Bangor Grammar School (0.6 miles), St Columbanus' College (1.1 miles), Glenlola Collegiate (1.2 miles) and Bangor Academy and 6th Form College (1.4 miles).
Bangor Grammar SchoolSt Columbanus' CollegeGlenlola CollegiateBangor Academy and 6th Form College
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 Ballymagee Primary School in February 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
62
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.8%
of pupils enrolled
24
With a statement (stage 3)
38
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
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Questions parents ask about Ballymagee Primary School
When was Ballymagee Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballymagee Primary School in February 2019.
How are places allocated at Ballymagee Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballymagee 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 Ballymagee Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballymagee Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballymagee Primary School?
Ballymagee Primary School is at 77 ASHBURY AVENUE, BANGOR, DOWN, BT19 6ZG.