Hollybank Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Hollybank Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Hollybank Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Hollybank Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
184 pupils are enrolled, 46% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 52% Protestant and 10% are newcomer pupils.
45 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 28 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hollybank Primary School are King's Park Primary School (0.6 miles), St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit (0.6 miles), Whiteabbey Primary School (0.7 miles) and Abbots Cross Primary School (1.3 miles).
King's Park Primary SchoolSt James' Primary School and Nursery UnitWhiteabbey Primary SchoolAbbots Cross Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hollybank Primary School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hollybank Primary School, 40 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hollybank Primary School are Abbey Community College (0.5 miles) and Belfast High School (1.3 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 Hollybank Primary School in March 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Hollybank Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
45
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
24.5%
of pupils enrolled
28
With a statement (stage 3)
17
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
Hollybank Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hollybank Primary School
When was Hollybank Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Hollybank Primary School in March 2017.
How are places allocated at Hollybank Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Hollybank 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 Hollybank Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Hollybank Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Hollybank Primary School?
Hollybank Primary School is at DEVENISH DRIVE, MONKSTOWN, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT37 0HF.