Ballyoran Primary School, PORTADOWN
Ballyoran Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Portadown.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballyoran Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballyoran Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
278 pupils are enrolled, 37% are entitled to free school meals, 71% are Catholic and 3% Protestant and 36% are newcomer pupils.
44 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 32 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballyoran Primary School are St John the Baptist Primary School (0.4 miles), Hart Memorial Primary School (0.7 miles), Millington Primary School (1 mile) and Presentation Primary School (1.1 miles).
St John the Baptist Primary SchoolHart Memorial Primary SchoolMillington Primary SchoolPresentation Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballyoran Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is OPP. MAYFAIR, 150 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballyoran Primary School are St John the Baptist's College (0.5 miles), Clounagh Junior High School (1.1 miles), Craigavon Senior High School (1.2 miles) and Portadown College (1.2 miles).
St John the Baptist's CollegeClounagh Junior High SchoolCraigavon Senior High SchoolPortadown 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 Ballyoran Primary School in January 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballyoran Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
44
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.8%
of pupils enrolled
32
With a statement (stage 3)
12
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
Questions parents ask about Ballyoran Primary School
When was Ballyoran Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballyoran Primary School in January 2018.
How are places allocated at Ballyoran Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballyoran 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 Ballyoran Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballyoran Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballyoran Primary School?
Ballyoran Primary School is at BALLYORAN PARK, PORTADOWN, ARMAGH, BT62 1JY.