St John's Primary School, BALLYMENA
St John's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St John's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St John'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.
129 pupils are enrolled and 29% are entitled to free school meals.
18 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 11 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Primary School are Carnlough Controlled Integrated Primary School (0.3 miles), Seaview Integrated Primary School (2.2 miles), Seaview Primary School (2.2 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (5.4 miles).
Carnlough Controlled Integrated Primary SchoolSeaview Integrated Primary SchoolSeaview Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St John's Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Johns Primary Sch, 30 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 John's Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
18
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.0%
of pupils enrolled
11
With a statement (stage 3)
7
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 John's Primary School
When was St John's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St John's Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at St John's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St John'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 John's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St John'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 John's Primary School?
St John's Primary School is at 49 BAY ROAD, CARNLOUGH, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT44 0HJ.