Carnalridge Primary School, PORTRUSH
Carnalridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Portrush.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Carnalridge Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Carnalridge Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
125 pupils are enrolled, 38% are entitled to free school meals, 10% are Catholic and 42% Protestant and 6% are newcomer pupils.
35 pupils (28% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 26 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carnalridge Primary School are Millstrand Integrated Primary School (1 mile), Portrush Primary School (1.2 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (1.4 miles) and Portstewart Primary School (2.3 miles).
Millstrand Integrated Primary SchoolPortrush Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolPortstewart Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Carnalridge Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carnalridge School, 50 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 Carnalridge Primary School in January 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
35
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
28.0%
of pupils enrolled
26
With a statement (stage 3)
9
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 Carnalridge Primary School
When was Carnalridge Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Carnalridge Primary School in January 2026.
How are places allocated at Carnalridge Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Carnalridge 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 Carnalridge Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Carnalridge Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Carnalridge Primary School?
Carnalridge Primary School is at 135 ATLANTIC ROAD, PORTRUSH, ANTRIM, BT56 8PB.