Ballyvester Primary School, DONAGHADEE
Ballyvester Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Donaghadee.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ballyvester Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ballyvester Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
116 pupils are enrolled, 21% are entitled to free school meals and 6% are Catholic and 35% Protestant.
17 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ballyvester Primary School are Donaghadee Primary School (1.2 miles), St Anne's Primary School (1.3 miles), Millisle Primary School (1.7 miles) and Carrowdore Primary School (3.3 miles).
Donaghadee Primary SchoolSt Anne's Primary SchoolMillisle Primary SchoolCarrowdore Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ballyvester 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 Ballyvester Primary School in November 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Ballyvester Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
17
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.7%
of pupils enrolled
5
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".
Questions parents ask about Ballyvester Primary School
When was Ballyvester Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ballyvester Primary School in November 2018.
How are places allocated at Ballyvester Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ballyvester 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 Ballyvester Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ballyvester Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ballyvester Primary School?
Ballyvester Primary School is at 244 KILLAUGHEY ROAD, DONAGHADEE, DOWN, BT21 0NF.