Bushvalley Primary School, BALLYMONEY
Bushvalley Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymoney.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Bushvalley Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Bushvalley Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
179 pupils are enrolled, 17% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are Catholic and 72% Protestant.
22 pupils (12% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 6 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bushvalley Primary School are The Wm Pinkerton Memorial Primary School (2.4 miles), Armoy Primary School (3.5 miles), St Olcan's Primary School (3.7 miles) and Landhead Primary School (4 miles).
The Wm Pinkerton Memorial Primary SchoolArmoy Primary SchoolSt Olcan's Primary SchoolLandhead Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bushvalley Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bushvalley School, 50 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 Bushvalley Primary School in November 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
22
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.3%
of pupils enrolled
6
With a statement (stage 3)
16
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 Bushvalley Primary School
When was Bushvalley Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Bushvalley Primary School in November 2018.
How are places allocated at Bushvalley Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Bushvalley 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 Bushvalley Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Bushvalley Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Bushvalley Primary School?
Bushvalley Primary School is at 175 BALLINLEA ROAD, STRANOCUM, BALLYMONEY, ANTRIM, BT53 8PR.