St Anne's Primary School, BALLYMENA
St Anne's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Anne's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Anne's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
91 pupils are enrolled and 14% are entitled to free school meals.
18 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 St Anne's Primary School are St Patrick's Primary School (2.4 miles), St Brigid's Primary School (2.6 miles), Cloughmills Primary School (2.7 miles) and Knockahollet Primary School (3.2 miles).
St Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary SchoolCloughmills Primary SchoolKnockahollet Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Anne's Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rockend/Corkey, 60 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 St Anne's Primary School in February 2025.
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
18
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".
Questions parents ask about St Anne's Primary School
When was St Anne's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Anne's Primary School in February 2025.
How are places allocated at St Anne's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Anne's 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 St Anne's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Anne's Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Anne's Primary School?
St Anne's Primary School is at 3 RESERVOIR ROAD, CORKEY, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT44 9JE.