St Olcan's Primary School, BALLYMONEY
St Olcan's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballymoney.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Olcan's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Olcan'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.
72 pupils are enrolled and 21% are entitled to free school meals.
11 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 6 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Olcan's Primary School are Armoy Primary School (0.3 miles), Bushvalley Primary School (3.7 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (4.7 miles) and Gaelscoil an Chaistil (5.3 miles).
Armoy Primary SchoolBushvalley Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolGaelscoil an Chaistil
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Olcan's Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Armoy, 50 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 Olcan's Primary School in December 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
11
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.3%
of pupils enrolled
6
With a statement (stage 3)
5
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 Olcan's Primary School
When was St Olcan's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Olcan's Primary School in December 2019.
How are places allocated at St Olcan's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Olcan'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 Olcan's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Olcan'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 Olcan's Primary School?
St Olcan's Primary School is at 202 GLENSHESK ROAD, ARMOY, BALLYMONEY, ANTRIM, BT53 8RJ.