Welcome!
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 is in a position to provide a high level of resources while at the same time pupils are known on a more personal level.
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 and by participation in Hopeful Minds and Helping Hands programmes.
Pupils at Abbots Cross Primary achieve outstanding results. In the academic year 2018-2019 98% of our P7 pupils achieved their predicted level in Numeracy while 91% achieved their predicted level in Literacy.
We want our school to be at the heart of the community and while it has a Christian ethos and history we welcome and want to learn from families from all cultures, creeds and backgrounds.
If you are in our catchment area, then we would love to have you join our school. Please feel free to call into the school or you can phone the office on 02890864171.
As Principal, my door is always open to parents wishing to discuss their child's progress or anything at all related to the school. I welcome and encourage you to be involved in our school family as this is the best way for our children to become “aspirational achievers, resilient learners and caring contributors to a challenging world.”
Mrs Joanne Griffith
Principal
Principal's Blog
Enrolment for P1 September 2021
We are delighted to share a short video of our wonderful children and some of the activities, resources and facilities available in our school. If you are considering our school for your child in September, have a look at the video and contact us directly if you would like more information.
The EA admission portal opens on Thursday 7th January. We will provide a link for the portal and staff will be available on the school number to offer support or advice.
We look forward to welcoming you to Abbots Cross Primary School
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Abbots Cross Primary School, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey BT37 9QW Phone: 028 9086 4171