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Academy Primary School 194 Listooder Road Saintfield Ballynahinch

Welcome

Stephen Moore

Welcome to Academy Primary and Nursery School. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and I hope that you get a flavour of our child centred, family orientated ethos. Every child matters to us and our doors are open to any family who want to attend.

At Academy Primary and Nursery School we believe that a strong focus on Pastoral Care ensures pupils feel cared for and valued. In response to this our pupils meet their educational potential and, in many cases, surpass it! A happy child who feels safe and valued, is a child who gains the most from their education. Whilst our academic standards and achievements are high, we also seek to develop the ‘whole child’. It is important that through our care and instruction, children not only develop academically, but also emotionally, physically, creatively and spiritually.

We offer a vibrant and varied extra-curricular programme that gives pupils the opportunity to engage in activities that develop their team work skills, self-esteem and social skills.

Good relationships, built on mutual respect, are at the heart of everything we do at Academy Primary. We have high behavioural expectations based on three principles; Kindness, Safety and Respect.

Finally, it is our hope that when Academy PS pupils grow up and walk past the school gates, their hearts are flooded with fond memories, pride and affection.

If you have any further queries regarding anything to do with our school, do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Many thanks,
Richard W. Fegan

Principal

 
Click here to visit our Nursery
Click here to visit our Nursery
 
 
 

Some of our latest news

29th Jan 2026
Today as part of our Living Things topic we planted some cress seeds. The children...
 
 
 
 
28th Jan 2026
To celebrate our friendship and longstanding links with our partner school Holy...
 
 
 
 
26th Jan 2026
P7 enjoyed a fantastic day in Newcastle for a well deserved treat at Coco's. 
 
 
 
 
23rd Jan 2026
Today we had our pajama day! A comfy day followed by a fun movie night.
 
 
 
 
23rd Jan 2026
Niall came to visit P3. We learned how to look after our pets, Dave the dog had an...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Thursday, 5th February 2026
Academy Internet Safety Day
Friday, 6th February 2026
Charity Film Morning
School closes at 12.30pm
Monday, 9th February 2026
Staff Development Day - School closed for pupils
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
Half Term Holiday
Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Half Term Holiday
Thursday, 12th February 2026
Half Term Holiday
 

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