Whiteabbey Primary School, NEWTOWNABBEY
Whiteabbey Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newtownabbey.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Whiteabbey Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Whiteabbey Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
422 pupils are enrolled, 4% are entitled to free school meals, 14% are Catholic and 38% Protestant and 10% are newcomer pupils.
81 pupils (19% 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 Whiteabbey Primary School are St James' Primary School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles), King's Park Primary School (0.7 miles), Hollybank Primary School (0.7 miles) and Abbots Cross Primary School (1.1 miles).
St James' Primary School and Nursery UnitKing's Park Primary SchoolHollybank Primary SchoolAbbots Cross Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Whiteabbey Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glenbroome Park, 180 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Whiteabbey Primary School are Belfast High School (0.9 miles) and Abbey Community College (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 Whiteabbey Primary School in May 2018.
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
81
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.2%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
64
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
Whiteabbey Primary School
Questions parents ask about Whiteabbey Primary School
When was Whiteabbey Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Whiteabbey Primary School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Whiteabbey Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Whiteabbey 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 Whiteabbey Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Whiteabbey Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Whiteabbey Primary School?
Whiteabbey Primary School is at 20-30 OLD MANSE ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, ANTRIM, BT37 0RU.