Business Details
Your Trusted Primary School in Carrickfergus
Ballycarry Primary School is a rural community school dedicated to fostering a caring environment where pupils feel happy and valued. Our commitment to high standards of pastoral care and teaching is reflected in excellent transfer results and the continued success of our former students. We prioritise inclusivity, offering tailored support for children with additional needs and accessible facilities. Our expansive wooded grounds enable outdoor learning through Forest School lessons, delivered by two fully trained staff members.We provide diverse extracurricular opportunities including sporting, musical, and gardening activities. To support families, we operate a breakfast club from 8:00am and an after-school club for P1-P3 pupils on specific days. Our mission is to instil confidence in every child, preparing them for future educational challenges while maintaining transparency and ethical standards in all our operations.
Services
Primary Education
Inclusive Learning Support
Forest School Lessons
Breakfast Club
After-school Club
Outdoor Learning
Musical Activities
Sporting Programmes
Gardening Club
Highlights and features
- We provide inclusive education with specialist support for children with additional needs
- Our Forest School programme offers unique outdoor learning experiences in natural surroundings
- We maintain excellent transfer results and track former pupils' continued academic success
- Two fully trained Forest School staff deliver specialist outdoor education programmes
- We offer flexible childcare with breakfast club and after-school provision for working families
What people say
Caring ethos
Excellent transfer results
Wonderful outdoor areas
Specialist support
Flexible childcare
Services
Primary Education
We deliver comprehensive primary education for children aged 4-11, following the Northern Ireland curriculum. Our experienced teachers create engaging lesson plans that foster academic achievement while nurturing social and emotional development. Small class sizes ensure individual attention and tailored learning approaches for every pupil.
Forest School Lessons
Our unique outdoor learning programme utilises our wooded grounds for Forest School lessons. Two qualified instructors lead activities that develop practical skills, environmental awareness, and teamwork. These sessions promote confidence through hands-on experiences in natural surroundings, complementing classroom-based learning.
Inclusive Learning Support
We provide specialist support for children with additional educational needs through trained staff and accessible facilities. Our inclusive approach ensures all pupils participate fully in school life while receiving tailored assistance to achieve their personal best academically and socially.
After-school Club
Our after-school provision operates Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for P1-P3 pupils. The club offers structured activities in a safe environment until 4:00pm, supporting working families while maintaining continuity with our educational values through play-based learning opportunities.
Breakfast Club
We provide supervised childcare from 8:00am daily, offering breakfast and structured activities before school starts. This early drop-off facility at 8:30am ensures flexibility for parents while establishing positive morning routines for children.
People
Mrs G Trueick
Principal
Mrs Trueick leads Ballycarry Primary School with over 20 years' experience in primary education. She champions inclusive learning and outdoor education, overseeing the implementation of our Forest School programme. Her leadership focuses on pupil well-being and academic excellence.
Questions
What age range does Ballycarry Primary School cater for?
We educate children from 4 to 11 years old across our primary stages.
Do you offer support for children with special educational needs?
Yes, we have specialist facilities and experienced staff to support children with additional needs.
What outdoor learning opportunities are available?
Our Forest School programme offers weekly outdoor lessons in our wooded grounds with two qualified instructors.
Are there before and after school childcare options?
We provide breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school club until 4:00pm for younger pupils.
How do you prepare children for secondary education?
Our excellent transfer results reflect our focus on academic achievement and confidence-building to ensure smooth transitions.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer musical activities, sports programmes, gardening club, and special interest events throughout the year.
