Ballysally Primary School, COLERAINE
Ballysally Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Coleraine.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballysally Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballysally Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
255 pupils are enrolled, 62% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
78 pupils (31% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 34 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballysally Primary School are Millburn Primary School (0.5 miles), Harpurs Hill Primary School (0.8 miles), D H Christie Memorial Primary School (0.9 miles) and St John's Primary School (1.3 miles).
Millburn Primary SchoolHarpurs Hill Primary SchoolD H Christie Memorial Primary SchoolSt John's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballysally Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballysally Primary School, 50 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballysally Primary School are North Coast Integrated College (0.5 miles), Coleraine Grammar (1.2 miles), Loreto College (1.2 miles) and Coleraine College (1.4 miles).
North Coast Integrated CollegeColeraine GrammarLoreto CollegeColeraine 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 Ballysally Primary School in April 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballysally Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
78
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
30.6%
of pupils enrolled
34
With a statement (stage 3)
44
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
Ballysally Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballysally Primary School
When was Ballysally Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballysally Primary School in April 2019.
How are places allocated at Ballysally Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballysally 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 Ballysally Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballysally Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballysally Primary School?
Ballysally Primary School is at DANE'S HILL ROAD, COLERAINE, LONDONDERRY, BT52 2QU.