Mossley Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Mossley Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Mossley Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Mossley Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
536 pupils are enrolled, 20% are entitled to free school meals, 1% are Catholic and 45% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
97 pupils (18% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 21 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mossley Primary School are St Macnissi's Primary School (0.2 miles), Earlview Primary School (0.5 miles), Carnmoney Primary School (0.7 miles) and Ashgrove Primary School (1.1 miles).
St Macnissi's Primary SchoolEarlview Primary SchoolCarnmoney Primary SchoolAshgrove Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Mossley Primary School.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mossley Primary School, 80 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Mossley Primary School are Abbey Community College (1.1 miles); and Integrated College, Glengormley (1.2 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 Mossley Primary School in March 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Mossley Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
97
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.1%
of pupils enrolled
21
With a statement (stage 3)
76
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
Mossley Primary School
Questions parents ask about Mossley Primary School
When was Mossley Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Mossley Primary School in March 2018.
How are places allocated at Mossley Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Mossley 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 Mossley Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Mossley Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Mossley Primary School?
Mossley Primary School is at 2 HAZELBURN ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT36 5NA.