Sunnylands Primary School, CARRICKFERGUS
Sunnylands Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Carrickfergus.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Sunnylands Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Sunnylands Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
183 pupils are enrolled, 56% are entitled to free school meals and 15% are newcomer pupils.
57 pupils (31% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 19 of them with a statement.
Sunnylands Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sunnylands Primary School are Woodlawn Primary School (0.2 miles), Carrickfergus Central Primary School (0.3 miles), Central Integrated Primary School (0.3 miles) and St Nicholas' Primary School (0.5 miles).
Woodlawn Primary SchoolCarrickfergus Central Primary SchoolCentral Integrated Primary SchoolSt Nicholas' Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sunnylands Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sunnylands Avenue, 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sunnylands Primary School are Carrickfergus Academy (0.5 miles), Carrickfergus Grammar School (0.6 miles) and Ulidia Integrated College (1 mile).
Carrickfergus AcademyCarrickfergus Grammar SchoolUlidia Integrated College
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 Sunnylands Primary School in June 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Sunnylands Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
57
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
31.1%
of pupils enrolled
19
With a statement (stage 3)
38
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
Sunnylands Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sunnylands Primary School
When was Sunnylands Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Sunnylands Primary School in June 2024.
How are places allocated at Sunnylands Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Sunnylands 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 Sunnylands Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Sunnylands Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Sunnylands Primary School?
Sunnylands Primary School is at SUNNYLANDS AVENUE, CARRICKFERGUS, ANTRIM, BT38 8JJ.