St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School, BALLYCASTLE
St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballycastle.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Patrick's & St Brigid'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.
407 pupils are enrolled, 21% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
70 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 25 of them with a statement.
St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School and Nursery Unit St Patrick's & St Brigid's is a thriving, inclusive Catholic Maintained school at the heart of our rural community."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball and coding.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 4 May 2027, an open day on Tuesday 11 May 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 18 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Causeway Coast And Glens
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School are Ballycastle Integrated Primary School (0.4 miles), Gaelscoil an Chaistil (0.4 miles) and Barnish Primary School (2.5 miles).
Ballycastle Integrated Primary SchoolGaelscoil an ChaistilBarnish Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Pats/St Brigids, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School are Cross and Passion College (under 0.1 miles) and Ballycastle High School (under 0.1 miles).
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 Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School
Goodbye & Goodluck Primary 7
23 Jun 2026
Summer Homework 2026
23 Jun 2026
Today pupils from primary 6 and primary 7 attended the Tony McGrath Tournament in Dunloy. The boys played teams from Co. Antrim and Co. Derry. The boys were brilliant.
19 Jun 2026
AR Certificate Winners!
19 Jun 2026
Congratulations to these three, who have gained 50, 100 and 200 points through Accelerated Reader 馃摎馃ぉ
19 Jun 2026
A huge thank you to Zak Moradi for visiting our Primary 6 and 7 pupils to share his inspiring documentary and life story. From being born in a refugee camp in Iraq to becoming a Leitrim hurling...
12 Jun 2026
From St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
70
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.2%
of pupils enrolled
25
With a statement (stage 3)
45
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".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School
When was St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Patrick's & St Brigid'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 Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Patrick's & St Brigid'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 Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School?
St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School is at 19 MOYLE ROAD, BALLYCASTLE, ANTRIM, BT54 6AN.