Harryville Primary School, BALLYMENA
Harryville Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Harryville Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Harryville Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
222 pupils are enrolled, 47% are entitled to free school meals, 5% are Catholic and 40% Protestant and 29% are newcomer pupils.
82 pupils (37% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 29 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Harryville Primary School are Ballykeel Primary School (0.6 miles), Camphill Primary School (0.7 miles), Ballymena Primary School (0.9 miles) and St Colmcille's Primary School (0.9 miles).
Ballykeel Primary SchoolCamphill Primary SchoolBallymena Primary SchoolSt Colmcille's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Harryville Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harryville Chapel, 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Harryville Primary School are Slemish College (0.4 miles), St Louis Grammar School (0.7 miles), Cambridge House Grammar School (0.9 miles) and Ballymena Academy (0.9 miles).
Slemish CollegeSt Louis Grammar SchoolCambridge House 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 Harryville Primary School in May 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Harryville Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
82
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
36.9%
of pupils enrolled
29
With a statement (stage 3)
53
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 Harryville Primary School
When was Harryville Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Harryville Primary School in May 2019.
How are places allocated at Harryville Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Harryville 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 Harryville Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Harryville Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Harryville Primary School?
Harryville Primary School is at CASEMENT STREET, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT42 4BY.