Portglenone Primary School, BALLYMENA
Portglenone Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Portglenone Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Portglenone Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
121 pupils are enrolled, 9% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
24 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Portglenone Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (0.2 miles), Greenlough Primary School (St Mary's) (1.9 miles), St John Bosco Primary School Ballynease (2.1 miles) and The Diamond Primary School (3.4 miles).
St Mary's Primary SchoolGreenlough Primary School (St Mary's)St John Bosco Primary School BallyneaseThe Diamond Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Portglenone Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Portgllenone Prim Sch, 70 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 Portglenone Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Portglenone Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
24
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.8%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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
Portglenone Primary School
Questions parents ask about Portglenone Primary School
When was Portglenone Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Portglenone Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at Portglenone Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Portglenone 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 Portglenone Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Portglenone Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Portglenone Primary School?
Portglenone Primary School is at 10 CULLYBACKEY ROAD, PORTGLENONE, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT44 8AF.