Bronte Primary School, BANBRIDGE
Bronte Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Banbridge.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Bronte Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Bronte Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
182 pupils are enrolled, 14% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are Catholic and 73% Protestant.
42 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 9 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bronte Primary School are St Patrick's Primary School (2.5 miles), St Colman's Primary School and All Saints' Nursery Unit (3.2 miles), Iveagh Primary School (3.8 miles) and St Mary's Primary School (3.8 miles).
St Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Colman's Primary School and All Saints' Nursery UnitIveagh Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bronte Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glascar Mill, 200 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 Bronte Primary School in December 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Bronte Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
42
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
23.1%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
33
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 Bronte Primary School
When was Bronte Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Bronte Primary School in December 2019.
How are places allocated at Bronte Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Bronte 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 Bronte Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Bronte Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Bronte Primary School?
Bronte Primary School is at 39 BALLINASKEAGH ROAD, BALLINASKEAGH, BANBRIDGE, DOWN, BT32 5BL.