Cairncastle Primary School, LARNE
Cairncastle Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Larne.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Cairncastle Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Cairncastle Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
61 pupils are enrolled and 0% are Catholic and 57% Protestant.
13 pupils (21% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cairncastle Primary School are Corran Integrated Primary School (2.5 miles), Linn Primary School (2.5 miles), St Anthony's Primary School (3.2 miles) and Moyle Primary School (3.3 miles).
Corran Integrated Primary SchoolLinn Primary SchoolSt Anthony's Primary SchoolMoyle Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cairncastle Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ballygally Cafe, 340 metres away.
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 Cairncastle Primary School in February 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Cairncastle Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
13
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.3%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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".
Questions parents ask about Cairncastle Primary School
When was Cairncastle Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Cairncastle Primary School in February 2018.
How are places allocated at Cairncastle Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Cairncastle 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 Cairncastle Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Cairncastle Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Cairncastle Primary School?
Cairncastle Primary School is at 12 CAIRNCASTLE ROAD, BALLYGALLY, LARNE, ANTRIM, BT40 2RB.