Woodburn Primary School, CARRICKFERGUS
Woodburn Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Carrickfergus.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Woodburn Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Woodburn Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
178 pupils are enrolled and 26% are entitled to free school meals.
22 pupils (12% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 7 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Woodburn Primary School are Woodlawn Primary School (0.9 miles), Sunnylands Primary School (1.1 miles), Carrickfergus Central Primary School (1.3 miles) and St Nicholas' Primary School (1.4 miles).
Woodlawn Primary SchoolSunnylands Primary SchoolCarrickfergus Central Primary SchoolSt Nicholas' Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Woodburn Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodburn Primary School Carrickfergus, 30 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Woodburn Primary School are Carrickfergus Grammar School (1 mile), Carrickfergus Academy (1.1 miles) and Ulidia Integrated College (1.7 miles).
Carrickfergus Grammar SchoolCarrickfergus AcademyUlidia 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 Woodburn Primary School in November 2022.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Woodburn Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
22
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.4%
of pupils enrolled
7
With a statement (stage 3)
15
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
Woodburn Primary School
Questions parents ask about Woodburn Primary School
When was Woodburn Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Woodburn Primary School in November 2022.
How are places allocated at Woodburn Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Woodburn 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 Woodburn Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Woodburn Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Woodburn Primary School?
Woodburn Primary School is at 114 WOODBURN ROAD, CARRICKFERGUS, ANTRIM, BT38 9AB.