How many schools are there in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

There are 64 schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey listed on FindGreatSchools: 50 primary, 9 secondary and 5 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, attendance and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

Under our composite score, Antrim Grammar School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Antrim and Newtownabbey. The score blends attainment and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey ranked?

Because Northern Ireland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey are ranked on GCSE results and attendance; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Compare 64 schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by GCSE results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: Antrim Grammar School (secondary).

Local Authority 64 schools

Primary schools

50 primary schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey, listed A to Z. Northern Ireland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Abbots Cross Primary School, Newtownabbey

Antrim Primary School

Ashgrove Primary School, Newtownabbey

Ballyclare Primary School

Ballycraigy Primary School

Ballyhenry Primary School, Newtownabbey

Antrim Grammar School

Belfast High School

Ballyclare High School

Edmund Rice, Newtownabbey

Parkhall Integrated College

St Benedicts College, Randalstown

Hillcroft School

Jordanstown School

Riverside School

Rosstulla School

Thornfield House School

Schools in Antrim and Newtownabbey: common questions

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