Spa Primary School, BALLYNAHINCH
Spa Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballynahinch.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Spa Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Spa Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
209 pupils are enrolled, 4% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 56% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
25 pupils (12% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 9 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Spa Primary School are Ballynahinch Primary School (1.6 miles), Christ the King Primary School (1.7 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (2 miles) and Drumlins Integrated Primary School (2.4 miles).
Ballynahinch Primary SchoolChrist the King Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolDrumlins Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Spa Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Corner of P.S. Rd, 130 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 Spa Primary School in October 2018.
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
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
25
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.0%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
16
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 Spa Primary School
When was Spa Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Spa Primary School in October 2018.
How are places allocated at Spa Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Spa 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 Spa Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Spa Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Spa Primary School?
Spa Primary School is at 59 BALLYMAGLAVE ROAD, BALLYNAHINCH, DOWN, BT24 8QB.