Dunclug Primary School, BALLYMENA
Dunclug Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Dunclug Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Dunclug Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
210 pupils are enrolled, 48% are entitled to free school meals, 16% are Catholic and 20% Protestant and 23% are newcomer pupils.
74 pupils (35% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 47 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dunclug Primary School are St Brigid's Primary School (0.4 miles), Braidside Integrated Primary School (0.6 miles), Ballymena Primary School (0.7 miles) and St Colmcille's Primary School (0.8 miles).
St Brigid's Primary SchoolBraidside Integrated Primary SchoolBallymena Primary SchoolSt Colmcille's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dunclug Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dunclug College, 200 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Dunclug Primary School are Dunclug College (under 0.1 miles), St Patrick's College (0.6 miles), St Louis Grammar School (0.9 miles) and Ballymena Academy (1.2 miles).
Dunclug CollegeSt Patrick's CollegeSt Louis Grammar SchoolBallymena Academy
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 Dunclug 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 Dunclug Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
74
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
35.2%
of pupils enrolled
47
With a statement (stage 3)
27
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 Dunclug Primary School
When was Dunclug Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dunclug Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Dunclug Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Dunclug 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 Dunclug Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Dunclug Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Dunclug Primary School?
Dunclug Primary School is at DOURY ROAD, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT43 6SU.