St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit, NEWTOWNABBEY
St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
275 pupils are enrolled, 22% are entitled to free school meals, 57% are Catholic and 9% Protestant and 35% are newcomer pupils.
44 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit are King's Park Primary School (0.2 miles), Whiteabbey Primary School (0.5 miles), Hollybank Primary School (0.6 miles) and Abbots Cross Primary School (0.7 miles).
King's Park Primary SchoolWhiteabbey Primary SchoolHollybank Primary SchoolAbbots Cross Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fernagh Road (Prince's Crescent), 150 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit are Abbey Community College (1 mile) and Belfast High School (1.4 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 St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit in April 2019.
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
44
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.0%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
27
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
St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit
Questions parents ask about St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit
When was St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit in April 2019.
How are places allocated at St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit 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 St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit?
St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit is at 17 KING'S WALK, FERNAGH ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT37 0AS.