Christ the King Primary School, BALLYNAHINCH
Christ the King Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballynahinch.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Christ the King Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Christ the King Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
75 pupils are enrolled, 29% are entitled to free school meals, 93% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 9% are newcomer pupils.
27 pupils (36% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 7 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Christ the King Primary School are Spa Primary School (1.7 miles), St Macartan's Primary School (2.4 miles), The Holy Family Primary School (2.9 miles) and Ballynahinch Primary School (3 miles).
Spa Primary SchoolSt Macartan's Primary SchoolThe Holy Family Primary SchoolBallynahinch Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Christ the King Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Drumaness Primary School, 80 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 Christ the King 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 Christ the King Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
27
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
36.0%
of pupils enrolled
7
With a statement (stage 3)
20
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 Christ the King Primary School
When was Christ the King Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Christ the King Primary School in December 2019.
How are places allocated at Christ the King Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Christ the King 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 Christ the King Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Christ the King Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Christ the King Primary School?
Christ the King Primary School is at 9 DRUMSNADE ROAD, BALLYNAHINCH, DOWN, BT24 8NG.