Hazelwood Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Hazelwood Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Hazelwood Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Hazelwood Primary School is a gmi school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
434 pupils are enrolled, 55% are entitled to free school meals, 43% are Catholic and 23% Protestant and 12% are newcomer pupils.
127 pupils (29% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 45 of them with a statement.
Hazelwood Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "In 1985 following the courageous and committed work of a group of visionary parents Hazelwood opened its doors as one of only two integrated primary schools in Northern Ireland and so a movement began. For over three decades Hazelwood has provided an alternative to segregated primary education in North Belfast."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, dance, drama, cooking, gardening, art, photography and homework club.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hazelwood Primary School are Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School (0.6 miles), Ben Madigan Preparatory School (0.7 miles), Rathcoole Primary School (0.9 miles) and St Mary's Star of the Sea Primary School (0.9 miles).
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolBen Madigan Preparatory SchoolRathcoole Primary SchoolSt Mary's Star of the Sea Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hazelwood Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hazelwood Primary School, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hazelwood Primary School are Hazelwood College (0.5 miles) and Edmund Rice College (1.7 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 Hazelwood Primary School in February 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from Hazelwood Primary School
TEMPORARY TERM TIME CLASSROOM ASSISTANT ROLES
25 Sep 2026
Free School Meals and Uniform Grants
24 Jun 2026
Your opinions matter to us .
4 Jun 2026
Summer Fair
28 May 2026
Sports Day - Tomorrow - Friday 29th May
28 May 2026
Pupils off - Friday 22nd, Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th May
20 May 2026
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Special educational needs
127
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
29.3%
of pupils enrolled
45
With a statement (stage 3)
82
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
Hazelwood Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hazelwood Primary School
When was Hazelwood Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Hazelwood Primary School in February 2017.
How are places allocated at Hazelwood Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Hazelwood Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Hazelwood Primary School?
Hazelwood Primary School is at 242 WHITEWELL ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT36 7EN.