Welcome to Abbots Cross Primary School and thank you for taking the time to get to know us.  With an enrolment of around 320 students in a 14-class structure, Abbots Cross Primary School is in a position to provide a high level of resources while at the same time pupils are known on a more personal level.

We also partner with Newtownabbey Methodist Mission Pre-school and with Surestart 2 year old programme both of whom operate on our school site . This means we can support the whole family from an early age right through  until the time your child is ready for post-primary school. 

Pupils at Abbots Cross Primary School achieve outstanding results. Year on year over 90% of our pupils achieve their predicted level in Numeracy and Literacy. Last year alone our P7 pupils moved on to four local grammar schools and three high schools. 

The happy, family-friendly nature of our school community is underpinned by an excellent pastoral programme. Staff members are trained to support children of all abilities: those children with special gifts and talents, those on the Autistic spectrum and those with specific learning needs such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Our pupils are further supported by a fully qualified school counsellor, a fully funded Nurture class and by wellbeing programmes delivered in every classroom, for example, Hopeful Minds and Helping Hands programmes.

We believe in the important impact of the Arts in the curriculum. The school has two large, active choirs, instrumental tuition for violins, cellos, flutes and clarinets and a wonderful school orchestra. The choir and orchestra take on a variety of engagements in school and further afield.   Every year our Primary 7 pupils present a musical drama and go on a fun-filled residential trip to round off their time at Abbots Cross Primary.

We are always delighted to show our school to prospective parents and pupils. Please feel free to contact the school office (02890864171) and arrange a visit to see our outstanding facilities and meet our dedicated staff. You and your child will be made very welcome at Abbots Cross Primary.