Braidside Integrated Primary School, BALLYMENA
Braidside Integrated Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Braidside Integrated Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Braidside Integrated Primary School is a gmi school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
347 pupils are enrolled, 35% are entitled to free school meals, 31% are Catholic and 20% Protestant and 8% are newcomer pupils.
83 pupils (24% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 19 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Braidside Integrated Primary School are St Brigid's Primary School (0.4 miles), Dunclug Primary School (0.6 miles), Ballymena Primary School (1.1 miles) and Kirkinriola Primary School (1.1 miles).
St Brigid's Primary SchoolDunclug Primary SchoolBallymena Primary SchoolKirkinriola Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Braidside Integrated Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Frys Rd, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Braidside Integrated Primary School are St Patrick's College (0.4 miles), Dunclug College (0.6 miles), St Louis Grammar School (1.2 miles) and Ballymena Academy (1.7 miles).
St Patrick's CollegeDunclug CollegeSt Louis Grammar SchoolBallymena Academy
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 Braidside Integrated Primary School in December 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Braidside Integrated Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
83
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
23.9%
of pupils enrolled
19
With a statement (stage 3)
64
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
Braidside Integrated Primary School
Questions parents ask about Braidside Integrated Primary School
When was Braidside Integrated Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Braidside Integrated Primary School in December 2025.
How are places allocated at Braidside Integrated Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Braidside Integrated 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 Braidside Integrated Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Braidside Integrated Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Braidside Integrated Primary School?
Braidside Integrated Primary School is at 87 FRY'S ROAD, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT43 7EN.