Ballysillan Primary School, BELFAST
Ballysillan Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballysillan Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballysillan Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
231 pupils are enrolled, 58% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are newcomer pupils.
42 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 15 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballysillan Primary School are Ligoniel Primary School (0.6 miles), Carr's Glen Primary School (0.6 miles), St Vincent de Paul Primary School (0.7 miles) and Wheatfield Primary School (0.8 miles).
Ligoniel Primary SchoolCarr's Glen Primary SchoolSt Vincent de Paul Primary SchoolWheatfield Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballysillan Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Silverstream (Ballysillan Park), 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ballysillan Primary School are Belfast Boys' Model School (0.3 miles), Mercy College Belfast (0.6 miles), Belfast Model School For Girls (0.8 miles) and Blessed Trinity College (1.3 miles).
Belfast Boys' Model SchoolMercy College BelfastBelfast Model School For GirlsBlessed Trinity 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 Ballysillan Primary School in January 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballysillan Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
42
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.2%
of pupils enrolled
15
With a statement (stage 3)
27
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
Ballysillan Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballysillan Primary School
When was Ballysillan Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballysillan Primary School in January 2017.
How are places allocated at Ballysillan Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballysillan 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 Ballysillan Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballysillan Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballysillan Primary School?
Ballysillan Primary School is at BALLYSILLAN PARK, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT14 8LT.