Mossgrove Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Mossgrove Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Mossgrove Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Mossgrove Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
194 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals, 16% are Catholic and 32% Protestant and 12% are newcomer pupils.
30 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 7 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mossgrove Primary School are Ballyhenry Primary School (0.4 miles), Glengormley Integrated Primary School (0.7 miles), St Mary's-on-the-Hill Primary School (0.8 miles) and Gaelscoil Eanna (0.8 miles).
Ballyhenry Primary SchoolGlengormley Integrated Primary SchoolSt Mary's-on-the-Hill Primary SchoolGaelscoil Eanna
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Mossgrove Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Swanston Road, 240 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Mossgrove Primary School are Integrated College, Glengormley (0.5 miles); and Edmund Rice College (0.6 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 Mossgrove Primary School in May 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
30
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.5%
of pupils enrolled
7
With a statement (stage 3)
23
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
Mossgrove Primary School
Questions parents ask about Mossgrove Primary School
When was Mossgrove Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Mossgrove Primary School in May 2026.
How are places allocated at Mossgrove Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Mossgrove 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 Mossgrove Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Mossgrove Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Mossgrove Primary School?
Mossgrove Primary School is at 29 SWANSTOWN ROAD GLENGORMLEY, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT36 5DN.