Carniny Primary School, BALLYMENA
Carniny Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Carniny Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Carniny Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
291 pupils are enrolled, 10% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 58% Protestant and 7% are newcomer pupils.
18 pupils (6% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 10 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carniny Primary School are St Colmcille's Primary School (0.5 miles), Ballymena Primary School (0.7 miles), Dunclug Primary School (1 mile) and St Brigid's Primary School (1.2 miles).
St Colmcille's Primary SchoolBallymena Primary SchoolDunclug Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Carniny Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carnview, 280 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Carniny Primary School are Ballymena Academy (0.6 miles), St Louis Grammar School (0.7 miles), Dunclug College (1 mile) and Cambridge House Grammar School (1.1 miles).
Ballymena AcademySt Louis Grammar SchoolDunclug CollegeCambridge House 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 Carniny Primary School in February 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from Carniny Primary School
House Points September 2026 ⭐️
2 Oct 2026
Assembly Award Winners
2 Oct 2026
P2 Literacy
1 Oct 2026
P1 make porridge!
1 Oct 2026
Scarecrow Club
30 Sep 2026
P3GM Scarecrow Club
30 Sep 2026
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Keep up with Carniny Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
18
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
6.2%
of pupils enrolled
10
With a statement (stage 3)
8
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 Carniny Primary School
When was Carniny Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Carniny Primary School in February 2018.
How are places allocated at Carniny Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Carniny 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 Carniny Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Carniny Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Carniny Primary School?
Carniny Primary School is at 61 OLD CULLYBACKEY ROAD, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT43 5JR.