Bangor Academy and 6th Form College, BANGOR
Bangor Academy and 6th Form College is a grammar school for pupils in Bangor.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Bangor Academy and 6th Form College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Bangor Academy and 6th Form College is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1867 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 56% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
172 pupils (9% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 129 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Bangor Academy and 6th Form College are Glenlola Collegiate (0.3 miles), Bangor Grammar School (1.2 miles), St Columbanus' College (1.3 miles) and Movilla High School (4.3 miles).
Glenlola CollegiateBangor Grammar SchoolSt Columbanus' CollegeMovilla High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bangor Academy and 6th Form College.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Girls High, 130 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Bangor Academy and 6th Form College are Bangor Central Integrated Primary School (0.1 miles), St Comgall's Primary School (0.6 miles), Clandeboye Primary School (0.8 miles) and Grange Park Primary School (0.9 miles). As a grammar school, Bangor Academy and 6th Form College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Bangor Central Integrated Primary SchoolSt Comgall's Primary SchoolClandeboye Primary SchoolGrange 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 Bangor Academy and 6th Form College in June 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (270 pupils)
51.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
73%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (154 pupils)
44.8%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.1%
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.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
172
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
9.2%
of pupils enrolled
129
With a statement (stage 3)
43
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 Bangor Academy and 6th Form College
When was Bangor Academy and 6th Form College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Bangor Academy and 6th Form College in June 2024.
What are exam results like at Bangor Academy and 6th Form College?
In 2024/25, of the 270 Year 12 pupils at Bangor Academy and 6th Form College, 51.1% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 73% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 154 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 44.8% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.1% 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 Bangor Academy and 6th Form College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Bangor Academy and 6th Form College 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 Bangor Academy and 6th Form College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Bangor Academy and 6th Form College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Bangor Academy and 6th Form College?
Bangor Academy and 6th Form College is at 2 Castle Park Road, BANGOR, DOWN, BT20 4TB.