Gaelscoil an Chaistil, BALLYCASTLE
Gaelscoil an Chaistil is a primary school for pupils in Ballycastle.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Gaelscoil an Chaistil in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Gaelscoil an Chaistil is an other maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
84 pupils are enrolled and 24% are entitled to free school meals.
21 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gaelscoil an Chaistil are St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School (0.4 miles), Ballycastle Integrated Primary School (0.7 miles), Barnish Primary School (2.6 miles) and St Olcan's Primary School (5.3 miles).
St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary SchoolBallycastle Integrated Primary SchoolBarnish Primary SchoolSt Olcan's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gaelscoil an Chaistil.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gaelscoil An Chaistil, 40 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gaelscoil an Chaistil are Cross and Passion College (0.4 miles) and Ballycastle High School (0.5 miles).
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 Gaelscoil an Chaistil in December 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
21
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.0%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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
Gaelscoil an Chaistil
Questions parents ask about Gaelscoil an Chaistil
When was Gaelscoil an Chaistil last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gaelscoil an Chaistil in December 2018.
How are places allocated at Gaelscoil an Chaistil?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Gaelscoil an Chaistil 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 Gaelscoil an Chaistil?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Gaelscoil an Chaistil. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Gaelscoil an Chaistil?
Gaelscoil an Chaistil is at 5 BOTHAR AN HAITHE, BALLYCASTLE, ANTRIM, BT54 6QQ.