Cambridge House Grammar School, BALLYMENA
Cambridge House Grammar School is a grammar school for pupils in Ballymena.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Cambridge House Grammar School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Cambridge House Grammar School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
913 pupils are enrolled, 11% are entitled to free school meals, 3% are Catholic and 78% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
30 pupils (3% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Cambridge House Grammar School are Ballymena Academy (0.5 miles), St Louis Grammar School (0.8 miles), Slemish College (1.1 miles) and Dunclug College (1.6 miles).
Ballymena AcademySt Louis Grammar SchoolSlemish CollegeDunclug College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cambridge House Grammar School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cambridge Hse Sch, 40 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Cambridge House Grammar School are Camphill Primary School (0.7 miles), Harryville Primary School (0.9 miles), St Colmcille's Primary School (0.9 miles) and Ballymena Primary School (1 mile). As a grammar school, Cambridge House Grammar School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Camphill Primary SchoolHarryville Primary SchoolSt Colmcille's Primary SchoolBallymena 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 Cambridge House Grammar School in April 2026.
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 (138 pupils)
91.3%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
96.4%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (87 pupils)
60.9%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.9%
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 Cambridge House Grammar School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
30
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
3.3%
of pupils enrolled
17
With a statement (stage 3)
13
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
Cambridge House Grammar School
Questions parents ask about Cambridge House Grammar School
When was Cambridge House Grammar School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Cambridge House Grammar School in April 2026.
What are exam results like at Cambridge House Grammar School?
In 2024/25, of the 138 Year 12 pupils at Cambridge House Grammar School, 91.3% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 96.4% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 87 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 60.9% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.9% 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 Cambridge House Grammar School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Cambridge House Grammar 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 Cambridge House Grammar School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Cambridge House Grammar School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Cambridge House Grammar School?
Cambridge House Grammar School is at 1 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, BALLYMENA, ANTRIM, BT42 2EH.