Carrick Primary School, WARRENPOINT
Carrick Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Warrenpoint.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Carrick Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Carrick Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
382 pupils are enrolled, 7% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
58 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 15 of them with a statement.
Carrick Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball and choir.
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carrick Primary School are Ballyholland Primary School (2 miles), St Dallan's Primary School (2.1 miles), Dromore Road Primary School (2.2 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (3.2 miles).
Ballyholland Primary SchoolSt Dallan's Primary SchoolDromore Road Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Carrick Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burren Marie Villas, 180 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 Carrick Primary School in February 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Carrick Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
58
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.2%
of pupils enrolled
15
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
Carrick Primary School
Questions parents ask about Carrick Primary School
When was Carrick Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Carrick Primary School in February 2017.
How are places allocated at Carrick Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Carrick 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 Carrick Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Carrick Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Carrick Primary School?
Carrick Primary School is at 61 BALLYDESLAND ROAD, WARRENPOINT, DOWN, BT34 3QA.