Portrush Primary School, PORTRUSH
Portrush Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Portrush.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Portrush Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Portrush 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, 39% are entitled to free school meals, 5% are Catholic and 48% Protestant and 8% are newcomer pupils.
20 pupils (15% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Portrush Primary School are St Patrick's Primary School (0.2 miles), Millstrand Integrated Primary School (0.7 miles), Carnalridge Primary School (1.2 miles) and Portstewart Primary School (2.8 miles).
St Patrick's Primary SchoolMillstrand Integrated Primary SchoolCarnalridge Primary SchoolPortstewart Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Portrush Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Portrush Pri, 50 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 Portrush Primary School in May 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Portrush Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
20
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
15.2%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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 Portrush Primary School
When was Portrush Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Portrush Primary School in May 2017.
How are places allocated at Portrush Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Portrush 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 Portrush Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Portrush Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Portrush Primary School?
Portrush Primary School is at CROCKNAMACK ROAD, PORTRUSH, ANTRIM, BT56 8JW.