Rosstulla Special School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Rosstulla Special School is a special school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Rosstulla Special School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Rosstulla Special School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
141 pupils are enrolled, 57% are entitled to free school meals and 22% are Catholic and 43% Protestant.
141 pupils (100% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 141 of them with a statement.
Rosstulla Special School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Here you will find all the latest information and updates on news and events relevant to our school, some links to useful websites and flyers which may signpost you to activities in the local community. At Rosstulla we provide a warm, caring, and supportive environment for students who have a broad range of needs."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Rosstulla Special School are Thornfield House School (under 0.1 miles), Jordanstown Special School (0.5 miles), Hill Croft Special School (2.8 miles) and Cedar Lodge Special School (3.7 miles).
Thornfield House SchoolJordanstown Special SchoolHill Croft Special SchoolCedar Lodge Special School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Rosstulla Special School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jordanstown Road, 80 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 Rosstulla Special School in February 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Social & online
Keep up with Rosstulla Special School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
141
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
100.0%
of pupils enrolled
141
With a statement (stage 3)
0
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 Rosstulla Special School
When was Rosstulla Special School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Rosstulla Special School in February 2018.
How are places allocated at Rosstulla Special School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Rosstulla Special 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 Rosstulla Special School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Rosstulla Special School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Rosstulla Special School?
Rosstulla Special School is at 2-12 JORDONSTOWN ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT37 0QF.