Ballytober Primary School, BUSHMILLS
Ballytober Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Bushmills.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballytober Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballytober Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
75 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals and 0% are Catholic and 69% Protestant.
15 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballytober Primary School are Bushmills Primary School (1.7 miles), Kilmoyle Primary School (3.7 miles), Portrush Primary School (3.9 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (3.9 miles).
Bushmills Primary SchoolKilmoyle Primary SchoolPortrush Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballytober Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Priestland, 70 metres away.
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 Ballytober Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballytober Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
15
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.0%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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
Ballytober Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ballytober Primary School
When was Ballytober Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballytober Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Ballytober Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballytober 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 Ballytober Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballytober Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballytober Primary School?
Ballytober Primary School is at 60 PRIESTLAND ROAD, BUSHMILLS, ANTRIM, BT57 8UR.