Kells & Connor Primary School, BALLYMENA
Kells & Connor Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Kells & Connor Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Kells & Connor Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
217 pupils are enrolled, 13% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 52% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
15 pupils (7% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kells & Connor Primary School are Carnaghts Primary School (1.8 miles), St Macnisius' Primary School (2.1 miles), Moorfields Primary School (2.8 miles) and Camphill Primary School (3.5 miles).
Carnaghts Primary SchoolSt Macnisius' Primary SchoolMoorfields Primary SchoolCamphill Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kells & Connor Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kells Prim Sch, 40 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 Kells & Connor Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
15
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
6.9%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
10
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".
Questions parents ask about Kells & Connor Primary School
When was Kells & Connor Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Kells & Connor Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Kells & Connor Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Kells & Connor 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 Kells & Connor Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Kells & Connor Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Kells & Connor Primary School?
Kells & Connor Primary School is at 145 LIMINARY ROAD, KELLS, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT42 3LS.