Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's), BALLYMENA
Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
181 pupils are enrolled, 14% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
19 pupils (11% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 14 of them with a statement.
Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £2 per day.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) are St John Bosco Primary School Ballynease (1.9 miles), Portglenone Primary School (1.9 miles), St Mary's Primary School (2 miles) and St Brigid's Primary School (3.6 miles).
St John Bosco Primary School BallyneasePortglenone Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marys College Clady, 310 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 Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) in January 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
19
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
10.5%
of pupils enrolled
14
With a statement (stage 3)
5
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
Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's)
Questions parents ask about Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's)
When was Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) in January 2020.
How are places allocated at Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's)?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) 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 Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's)?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's). Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's)?
Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) is at 220 MAYOGALL ROAD, CLADY PORTGLENONE, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT44 8NN.