Gracehill Primary School, BALLYMENA
Gracehill Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Gracehill Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Gracehill Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
414 pupils are enrolled, 7% are entitled to free school meals and 4% are newcomer pupils.
42 pupils (10% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 11 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gracehill Primary School are Fourtowns Primary School (1.5 miles), St Paul's Primary School (1.8 miles), Carniny Primary School (1.8 miles) and Camphill Primary School (2 miles).
Fourtowns Primary SchoolSt Paul's Primary SchoolCarniny Primary SchoolCamphill Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gracehill Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gracehill Primary School, 110 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gracehill Primary School are Cambridge House Grammar School (1.5 miles) and Ballymena Academy (1.7 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 Gracehill Primary School in November 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Gracehill Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
42
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
10.1%
of pupils enrolled
11
With a statement (stage 3)
31
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
Gracehill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Gracehill Primary School
When was Gracehill Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Gracehill Primary School in November 2024.
How are places allocated at Gracehill Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Gracehill 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 Gracehill Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Gracehill Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Gracehill Primary School?
Gracehill Primary School is at 19 CHURCH ROAD, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT42 2NL.