The Best Schools In Ballymena Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Ballymena. These top schools near Ballymena are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Ballymena and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

St Louis Grammar School

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Our number one ranked school in Ballymena based on our official School Guide Star Rating is St Louis Grammar School.

Pupils
1171
Ages
Not Available
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar
2

Cambridge House Grammar School

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Cambridge House Grammar School is ranked second in Ballymena based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
921
Ages
11 - 17
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar
3

Ballymena Academy

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At number 3 in the best schools in Ballymena based on our authoritative ranking is Ballymena Academy.

Pupils
1242
Ages
11 - 17
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar
4

St Conor's College

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The school ranked at number four in our Ballymena league table is St Conor's College based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
568
Ages
Not Available
Gender
Not Available
Type
Secondary
5

Slemish College

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Our number five ranked school in Ballymena based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Slemish College.

Pupils
1001
Ages
11 - 17
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary

Top 5 best performing schools in Ballymena and their catchment areas in Ballymena ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • St Louis Grammar School
  • Cambridge House Grammar School
  • Ballymena Academy
  • St Conor's College
  • Slemish College

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