Knockahollet Primary School, BALLYMENA
Knockahollet Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Knockahollet Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Knockahollet Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
62 pupils are enrolled and 11% are entitled to free school meals.
11 pupils (18% 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 Knockahollet Primary School are St Patrick's Primary School (2.9 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (3.1 miles), St Anne's Primary School (3.2 miles) and Garryduff Primary School (3.4 miles).
St Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Anne's Primary SchoolGarryduff Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Knockahollet Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knockahollet Pri, 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 Knockahollet Primary School in February 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
11
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.7%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
6
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 Knockahollet Primary School
When was Knockahollet Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Knockahollet Primary School in February 2019.
How are places allocated at Knockahollet Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Knockahollet 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 Knockahollet Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Knockahollet Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Knockahollet Primary School?
Knockahollet Primary School is at 79 KNOCKAHOLLET ROAD, DUNLOY, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT44 9BA.