Fairview Primary School, BALLYCLARE
Fairview Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Ballyclare.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Fairview Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Fairview Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
519 pupils are enrolled, 16% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 43% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
56 pupils (11% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 27 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Fairview Primary School are Tir-na-Nog Primary School (0.2 miles), Ballyclare Primary School (0.4 miles), Doagh Primary School (1.7 miles) and Kilbride Primary School (1.8 miles).
Tir-na-Nog Primary SchoolBallyclare Primary SchoolDoagh Primary SchoolKilbride Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fairview Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grange Drive, 290 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Fairview Primary School are Ballyclare High School (0.2 miles) and Ballyclare Secondary School (0.4 miles).
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 Fairview Primary School in December 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Fairview Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
56
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
10.8%
of pupils enrolled
27
With a statement (stage 3)
29
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
Fairview Primary School
Questions parents ask about Fairview Primary School
When was Fairview Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Fairview Primary School in December 2019.
How are places allocated at Fairview Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Fairview 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 Fairview Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Fairview Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Fairview Primary School?
Fairview Primary School is at 25 HILLMOUNT AVENUE, RASHEE ROAD, BALLYCLARE, ANTRIM, BT39 9HS.