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Ballymena Academy

89 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT421AJ

Inspected by ETIVoluntaryUpdated— score data refreshed 12 September 2026

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

GCSE Results

2024-25
5+ GCSEs A*-C (inc. Eng & Maths)
94.7%
5+ GCSEs A*-C
96.5%
Year 12 Cohort
170

A-Level Results

2024-25
3+ A-Levels A*-C
86.6%
2+ A-Levels A*-E
100.0%
Year 14 Cohort
149

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
1222
SEND
5.6%
FSM Eligible
4.8%
SEN with EHC Plan
1.1%
SEN Support
4.5%

Attendance & Absence

2024-25
Overall Absence Rate
4.1% NI7.1%

Attendance from the Department of Education NI. Northern Ireland does not publish per-school persistent absence.

School Information

Type
Voluntary
Phase
Secondary

Historical Trends

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

028 2565 2782
info@balacademy.ballymena.ni.sch.uk

89 Galgorm Road

Ballymena, Northern Ireland

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Administrative

Country
Northern Ireland
URN
3420011

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