Eden Primary School, CARRICKFERGUS
Eden Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Carrickfergus.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Eden Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Eden Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
194 pupils are enrolled and 23% are entitled to free school meals.
29 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 8 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eden Primary School are Victoria Primary School (0.9 miles), Acorn Integrated Primary School (0.9 miles), Oakfield Primary School (1.3 miles) and Central Integrated Primary School (1.6 miles).
Victoria Primary SchoolAcorn Integrated Primary SchoolOakfield Primary SchoolCentral Integrated Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Eden Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eden Village, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Eden Primary School are Ulidia Integrated College (0.9 miles), Carrickfergus Academy (1.5 miles) and Carrickfergus Grammar School (1.7 miles).
Ulidia Integrated CollegeCarrickfergus AcademyCarrickfergus Grammar School
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 Eden Primary School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Eden Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
29
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.9%
of pupils enrolled
8
With a statement (stage 3)
21
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
Eden Primary School
Questions parents ask about Eden Primary School
When was Eden Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Eden Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Eden Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Eden 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 Eden Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Eden Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Eden Primary School?
Eden Primary School is at LARNE ROAD, CARRICKFERGUS, ANTRIM, BT38 7NL.