King's Park Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
King's Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
King's Park Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
King's Park Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
271 pupils are enrolled, 34% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 59% Protestant and 11% are newcomer pupils.
66 pupils (24% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 11 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to King's Park Primary School are St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit (0.2 miles), Hollybank Primary School (0.6 miles), Abbots Cross Primary School (0.7 miles) and Whiteabbey Primary School (0.7 miles).
St James' Primary School and Nursery UnitHollybank Primary SchoolAbbots Cross Primary SchoolWhiteabbey Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of King's Park Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is King's Crescent, 110 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to King's Park Primary School are Abbey Community College (0.9 miles) and Belfast High School (1.6 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 King's Park Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with King's Park Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
66
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
24.4%
of pupils enrolled
11
With a statement (stage 3)
55
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
King's Park Primary School
Questions parents ask about King's Park Primary School
When was King's Park Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on King's Park Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at King's Park Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at King's Park 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 King's Park Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming King's Park Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is King's Park Primary School?
King's Park Primary School is at KING'S DRIVE, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT37 0DG.