Woodlawn Primary School, CARRICKFERGUS
Woodlawn Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Carrickfergus.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Woodlawn Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Woodlawn Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
124 pupils are enrolled and 47% are entitled to free school meals.
48 pupils (39% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 33 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Woodlawn Primary School are Sunnylands Primary School (0.2 miles), Carrickfergus Central Primary School (0.5 miles), Central Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles) and St Nicholas' Primary School (0.6 miles).
Sunnylands 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 Woodlawn Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodburn Avenue, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Woodlawn Primary School are Carrickfergus Academy (0.5 miles), Carrickfergus Grammar School (0.6 miles) and Ulidia Integrated College (1.2 miles).
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 Woodlawn Primary School in November 2022.
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
48
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
38.7%
of pupils enrolled
33
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
Woodlawn Primary School
Questions parents ask about Woodlawn Primary School
When was Woodlawn Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Woodlawn Primary School in November 2022.
How are places allocated at Woodlawn Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Woodlawn Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Woodlawn Primary School?
Woodlawn Primary School is at 2 WOODBURN AVENUE, CARRICKFERGUS, ANTRIM, BT38 8EZ.