Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert), NEWTOWNARDS
Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) is a primary school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
87 pupils are enrolled and 24% are entitled to free school meals.
40 pupils (46% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 32 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) are Portavogie Primary School (2.6 miles), Kircubbin Integrated Primary School (2.8 miles), St Mary's Primary School (3 miles) and Ballywalter Primary School (3.7 miles).
Portavogie Primary SchoolKircubbin Integrated Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolBallywalter Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballyhalbert School, 110 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 Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) in November 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
40
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
46.0%
of pupils enrolled
32
With a statement (stage 3)
8
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
Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert)
Questions parents ask about Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert)
When was Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) in November 2017.
How are places allocated at Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert)?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) 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 Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert)?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert). Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert)?
Victoria Primary School (Ballyhalbert) is at 2 VICTORIA ROAD, BALLYHALBERT, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT22 1DQ.