Ashfield Boys' High School, BELFAST
Ashfield Boys' High School is a grammar school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Ashfield Boys' High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Ashfield Boys' High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
939 pupils are enrolled, 44% are entitled to free school meals, 5% are Catholic and 65% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
267 pupils (28% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 143 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Ashfield Boys' High School are Ashfield Girls' High School (0.2 miles), Strathearn School (0.5 miles), Campbell College (0.7 miles) and Bloomfield Collegiate (1 mile).
Ashfield Girls' High SchoolStrathearn SchoolCampbell CollegeBloomfield Collegiate
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ashfield Boys' High School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ashfield Boys, 320 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Ashfield Boys' High School are Strathearn School (0.5 miles), Belmont Primary School (0.7 miles), Knocknagoney Primary School (0.7 miles) and Victoria Park Primary School (0.8 miles). As a grammar school, Ashfield Boys' High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Strathearn SchoolBelmont Primary SchoolKnocknagoney Primary SchoolVictoria Park Primary School
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ashfield Boys' High School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Ashfield Boys' High School is a secondary school in Belfast.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (123 pupils)
59.3%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
91.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (86 pupils)
68.6%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
93%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with Ashfield Boys' High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
267
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
28.4%
of pupils enrolled
143
With a statement (stage 3)
124
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Ashfield Boys' High School
When was Ashfield Boys' High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Ashfield Boys' High School in May 2018.
What are exam results like at Ashfield Boys' High School?
In 2024/25, of the 123 Year 12 pupils at Ashfield Boys' High School, 59.3% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 91.1% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 86 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 68.6% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 93% achieved two or more at A* to E. The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at Ashfield Boys' High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Ashfield Boys' High School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Ashfield Boys' High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Ashfield Boys' High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Ashfield Boys' High School?
Ashfield Boys' High School is at 395 HOLYWOOD ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT4 2LY.