Camphill Primary School, BALLYMENA
Camphill Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Camphill Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Camphill Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
383 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 60% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
50 pupils (13% 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 Camphill Primary School are Harryville Primary School (0.7 miles), Ballykeel Primary School (1.2 miles), St Colmcille's Primary School (1.4 miles) and Ballymena Primary School (1.4 miles).
Harryville Primary SchoolBallykeel Primary SchoolSt Colmcille's Primary SchoolBallymena Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Camphill Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Camphill Primary Sch, 120 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Camphill Primary School are Slemish College (0.6 miles), Cambridge House Grammar School (0.7 miles), Ballymena Academy (1.2 miles) and St Louis Grammar School (1.3 miles).
Slemish CollegeCambridge House Grammar SchoolBallymena AcademySt Louis Grammar 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 Camphill Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Camphill Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
50
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.1%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
41
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
Questions parents ask about Camphill Primary School
When was Camphill Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Camphill Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Camphill Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Camphill 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 Camphill Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Camphill Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Camphill Primary School?
Camphill Primary School is at 65 CAROLHILL PARK, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT42 2DG.