Carnmoney Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Carnmoney Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Carnmoney Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Carnmoney Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
372 pupils are enrolled, 18% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
53 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carnmoney Primary School are Ashgrove Primary School (0.4 miles), St Mary's-on-the-Hill Primary School (0.4 miles), Earlview Primary School (0.5 miles) and Mossley Primary School (0.7 miles).
Ashgrove Primary SchoolSt Mary's-on-the-Hill Primary SchoolEarlview Primary SchoolMossley Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Carnmoney Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carnmoney Village (Carnvue), 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Carnmoney Primary School are Integrated College, Glengormley (0.6 miles); Edmund Rice College (1.3 miles); and Abbey Community College (1.4 miles).
Integrated College, GlengormleyEdmund Rice CollegeAbbey Community College
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 Carnmoney Primary School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Carnmoney Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
53
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.2%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
36
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
Carnmoney Primary School
Questions parents ask about Carnmoney Primary School
When was Carnmoney Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Carnmoney Primary School in June 2019.
How are places allocated at Carnmoney Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Carnmoney 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 Carnmoney Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Carnmoney Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Carnmoney Primary School?
Carnmoney Primary School is at 275 CARNMONEY ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT36 6JS.