Islandmagee Primary School, Larne
Islandmagee Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Larne.
Data last updated 25 Oct 2026
Islandmagee Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Islandmagee Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
132 pupils are enrolled and 23% are entitled to free school meals.
25 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 9 of them with a statement.
Islandmagee Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Islandmagee Primary School is a welcoming school with a strong sense of community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to succeed. As Principal, I am delighted to welcome you to our school and look forward to working alongside you as we support your child throughout their educational journey."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics and dance.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Islandmagee Primary School are Ballycarry Primary School (1.8 miles), Whitehead Primary School (2.4 miles), Glynn Primary School (4.6 miles) and Eden Primary School (5 miles).
Ballycarry Primary SchoolWhitehead Primary SchoolGlynn Primary SchoolEden Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Islandmagee Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Low Road (The Spout), 400 metres away.
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 Islandmagee Primary School in March 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
Keep up with Islandmagee Primary School
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Special educational needs
25
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.9%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
16
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".
Questions parents ask about Islandmagee Primary School
When was Islandmagee Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Islandmagee Primary School in March 2018.
How are places allocated at Islandmagee Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Islandmagee 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 Islandmagee Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Islandmagee Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Islandmagee Primary School?
Islandmagee Primary School is at 7 Low Road, Larne, BT40 3RD.