Abbots Cross Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Abbots Cross Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Abbots Cross Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Abbots Cross Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
288 pupils are enrolled, 55% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 54% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
86 pupils (30% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 43 of them with a statement.
Abbots Cross Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Abbots Cross Primary School are Whitehouse Primary School (0.5 miles), Rathcoole Primary School (0.6 miles), King's Park Primary School (0.7 miles) and St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit (0.7 miles).
Whitehouse Primary SchoolRathcoole Primary SchoolKing's Park Primary SchoolSt James' Primary School and Nursery Unit
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Abbots Cross Primary School.
20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbot's Cross, 90 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Abbots Cross Primary School are Abbey Community College (1.5 miles) and Hazelwood College (1.6 miles).
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 Abbots Cross Primary School in January 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Abbots Cross Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
86
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
29.9%
of pupils enrolled
43
With a statement (stage 3)
43
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
Abbots Cross Primary School
Questions parents ask about Abbots Cross Primary School
When was Abbots Cross Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Abbots Cross Primary School in January 2017.
How are places allocated at Abbots Cross Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Abbots Cross Primary School 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 Abbots Cross Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Abbots Cross Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Abbots Cross Primary School?
Abbots Cross Primary School is at 86 DOAGH ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT37 9QW.