How many pupils attend Ballymena Academy?

Ballymena Academy has 1,228 pupils on roll.

Where is Ballymena Academy located?

Ballymena Academy is located in BALLYMENA, BT42 1AJ, Mid and East Antrim.

How do I apply to Ballymena Academy?

Applications to Ballymena Academy are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.

What is the largest community background at Ballymena Academy?

According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 74.3% of pupils at Ballymena Academy are recorded as Protestant. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Ballymena Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Ballymena Academy?: Ballymena Academy has 1,228 pupils on roll.
Where is Ballymena Academy located?: Ballymena Academy is located in BALLYMENA, BT42 1AJ, Mid and East Antrim.
How do I apply to Ballymena Academy?: Applications to Ballymena Academy are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.
What is the largest community background at Ballymena Academy?: According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 74.3% of pupils at Ballymena Academy are recorded as Protestant. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Ballymena Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Ballymena Academy?: Ballymena Academy has 1,228 pupils on roll.
Where is Ballymena Academy located?: Ballymena Academy is located in BALLYMENA, BT42 1AJ, Mid and East Antrim.
How do I apply to Ballymena Academy?: Applications to Ballymena Academy are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.
What is the largest community background at Ballymena Academy?: According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 74.3% of pupils at Ballymena Academy are recorded as Protestant. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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