Banbridge High School, BANBRIDGE
Banbridge High School is a grammar school for pupils in Banbridge.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Banbridge High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Banbridge High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
757 pupils are enrolled, 29% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 71% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
215 pupils (28% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 120 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Banbridge High School are St Patrick's College (0.4 miles), Banbridge Academy (0.9 miles) and New-Bridge Integrated College (2.3 miles).
St Patrick's CollegeBanbridge AcademyNew-Bridge Integrated College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Banbridge High School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Banbridge High School, 60 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Banbridge High School are Abercorn Primary School (0.1 miles), Bridge Integrated Primary School (0.2 miles), St Mary's Primary School (0.4 miles) and Edenderry Primary School (0.8 miles). As a grammar school, Banbridge High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Abercorn Primary SchoolBridge Integrated Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolEdenderry 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 Banbridge High School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Banbridge High School is a controlled secondary school located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is within the Southern Education and Library Board area.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (110 pupils)
48.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
83.6%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (28 pupils)
67.9%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
100%
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 Banbridge High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
215
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
28.4%
of pupils enrolled
120
With a statement (stage 3)
95
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
Questions parents ask about Banbridge High School
When was Banbridge High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Banbridge High School in June 2018.
What are exam results like at Banbridge High School?
In 2024/25, of the 110 Year 12 pupils at Banbridge High School, 48.2% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 83.6% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 28 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 67.9% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 100% 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 Banbridge High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Banbridge 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 Banbridge High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Banbridge High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Banbridge High School?
Banbridge High School is at 69A PRIMROSE GARDENS, BANBRIDGE, DOWN, BT32 3EW.