Ballymoney High School, BALLYMONEY
Ballymoney High School is a grammar school for pupils in Ballymoney.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballymoney High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballymoney High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
796 pupils are enrolled, 31% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 79% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
173 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 62 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Ballymoney High School are Our Lady of Lourdes High School (0.7 miles) and Dalriada School (0.8 miles).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballymoney High School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballymoney High School, 90 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Ballymoney High School are Leaney Primary School (0.2 miles), St Brigid's Primary School (0.7 miles), Ballymoney Controlled Integrated Primary School (0.9 miles) and Landhead Primary School (1.1 miles). As a grammar school, Ballymoney High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Leaney Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary SchoolBallymoney Controlled Integrated Primary SchoolLandhead 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 Ballymoney High School in June 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Ballymoney High School is a secondary school located in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. As of 2012, it had an enrollment of over 660 pupils and an average annual intake of approximately 130 new pupils each year.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (115 pupils)
45.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
82.6%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (37 pupils)
43.2%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
94.6%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with Ballymoney High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
173
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.7%
of pupils enrolled
62
With a statement (stage 3)
111
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".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Ballymoney High School
When was Ballymoney High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballymoney High School in June 2024.
What are exam results like at Ballymoney High School?
In 2024/25, of the 115 Year 12 pupils at Ballymoney High School, 45.2% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 82.6% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 37 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 43.2% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 94.6% achieved two or more at A* to E. The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at Ballymoney High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballymoney High 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 Ballymoney High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballymoney High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballymoney High School?
Ballymoney High School is at 17 GARRYDUFF ROAD, BALLYMONEY, ANTRIM, BT53 7AN.