Rasharkin Primary School, BALLYMENA
Rasharkin Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Rasharkin Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Rasharkin Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
64 pupils are enrolled and 9% are entitled to free school meals.
10 pupils (16% 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 Rasharkin Primary School are St Patrick's Primary School (0.4 miles), St Columba's Primary School (3.1 miles), Kilrea Primary School (3.1 miles) and St Joseph's Primary School (4.5 miles).
St Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Columba's Primary SchoolKilrea Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Rasharkin Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rasharkin, Glebe Road, 180 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 Rasharkin Primary School in November 2012.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Rasharkin Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
10
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.6%
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".
Questions parents ask about Rasharkin Primary School
When was Rasharkin Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Rasharkin Primary School in November 2012.
How are places allocated at Rasharkin Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Rasharkin 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 Rasharkin Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Rasharkin Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Rasharkin Primary School?
Rasharkin Primary School is at BAMFORD PARK, RASHARKIN, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT44 8RX.