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Ballyclare High School, Ballyclare

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Ballyclare High School details

Address:

Ballyclare High School
31 Rashee Road, Ballyclare, County Antrim BT39 9HJ

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Exam data

Authority:

North Eastern

Type:

Controlled Grammar

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

1,215

Gender of sixth form:

Mixed

General information

Background: Origins in 1890s; founded after amalgamation of several private schools; growth on present site in several phases, with oldest building dating from 1920s. Splendid new buildings and facilities opened in 1987; modern dining hall and technology suite added; science laboratories refurbished; recently-opened learning centre, library, and drama suite. Has ICT fibre-optic based network; leading centre of excellence in use of ICT in teaching and learning; several national awards. Pupils admitted on basis of results in Northern Ireland Transfer Tests. Reputation for sport and music; Sportsmark award; Enterprising School Award; International School Award. Wide and varied extra-curricular programme. International School Award; European Curriculum Award. Schools Curriculum Award; Sportsmark; Investor in People status. Ethos: 'The school has a long tradition of academic success and an ethos that encourages competition, self-discipline, mutual respect and tolerance.' .

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