Central Integrated Primary School, Carrickfergus
Central Integrated Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Carrickfergus.
Data last updated 25 Oct 2026
Central Integrated Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Central Integrated Primary School is a controlled integrated school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
131 pupils are enrolled, 41% are entitled to free school meals, 5% are Catholic and 63% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
37 pupils (28% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 11 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Central Integrated Primary School are Carrickfergus Central Primary School (under 0.1 miles), St Nicholas' Primary School (0.2 miles), Sunnylands Primary School (0.3 miles) and Carrickfergus Model Primary School (0.4 miles).
Carrickfergus Central Primary SchoolSt Nicholas' Primary SchoolSunnylands Primary SchoolCarrickfergus Model Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Central Integrated Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Central Primary School Carrickfergus, 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Central Integrated Primary School are Carrickfergus Academy (0.8 miles), Carrickfergus Grammar School (0.9 miles) and Ulidia Integrated College (1.1 miles).
Carrickfergus AcademyCarrickfergus Grammar SchoolUlidia Integrated College
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
Schools in Northern Ireland are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), not Ofsted. Find Central Integrated Primary School's reports on the inspectorate's website.
Keep up with Central Integrated Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
37
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
28.2%
of pupils enrolled
11
With a statement (stage 3)
26
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
Central Integrated Primary School
Questions parents ask about Central Integrated Primary School
How are places allocated at Central Integrated Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Central Integrated 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 Central Integrated Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Central Integrated Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Central Integrated Primary School?
Central Integrated Primary School is at Thomas Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 8AL.