Kirkinriola Primary School, BALLYMENA
Kirkinriola Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Kirkinriola Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Kirkinriola Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
88 pupils are enrolled, 24% are entitled to free school meals and 8% are Catholic and 53% Protestant.
22 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 8 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kirkinriola Primary School are Braidside Integrated Primary School (1.1 miles), Dunclug Primary School (1.3 miles), St Brigid's Primary School (1.4 miles) and Broughshane Primary School (1.7 miles).
Braidside Integrated Primary SchoolDunclug Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary SchoolBroughshane Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kirkinriola Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parade Rd, 140 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kirkinriola Primary School are Dunclug College (1.4 miles) and St Patrick's College (1.5 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 Kirkinriola Primary School in January 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Kirkinriola Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
22
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.0%
of pupils enrolled
8
With a statement (stage 3)
14
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
Kirkinriola Primary School
Questions parents ask about Kirkinriola Primary School
When was Kirkinriola Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Kirkinriola Primary School in January 2020.
How are places allocated at Kirkinriola Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Kirkinriola 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 Kirkinriola Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Kirkinriola Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Kirkinriola Primary School?
Kirkinriola Primary School is at 5 CLOUGHER ROAD, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT43 6TB.