Cross and Passion College, BALLYCASTLE
Cross and Passion College is a grammar school for pupils in Ballycastle.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Cross and Passion College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Cross and Passion College is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
878 pupils are enrolled, 17% are entitled to free school meals and 90% are Catholic and 2% Protestant.
167 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 48 of them with a statement.
Cross and Passion College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Cross and Passion College. Our school is a unique place with a long tradition of academic excellence and service to the community. It first opened in 1913 in Market Street and later moved to the present site on Moyle Road. The school became co-educational in 1963."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, badminton, swimming, cross-country and dance.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cross and Passion College.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Pats/St Brigids, 110 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Cross and Passion College are St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Gaelscoil an Chaistil (0.4 miles) and Ballycastle Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles). As a grammar school, Cross and Passion College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Patrick's & St Brigid's Primary SchoolGaelscoil an ChaistilBallycastle Integrated 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 Cross and Passion College in November 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Cross & Passion College, Ballycastle is a co-educational secondary school in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The school has an enrollment of over 750 pupils and retains over 50 members on staff.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (117 pupils)
73.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
94.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (75 pupils)
80%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.7%
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
167
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.0%
of pupils enrolled
48
With a statement (stage 3)
119
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
Cross and Passion College
Questions parents ask about Cross and Passion College
When was Cross and Passion College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Cross and Passion College in November 2025.
What are exam results like at Cross and Passion College?
In 2024/25, of the 117 Year 12 pupils at Cross and Passion College, 73.5% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 94.9% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 75 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 80% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.7% 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 Cross and Passion College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Cross and Passion 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 Cross and Passion College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Cross and Passion College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Cross and Passion College?
Cross and Passion College is at 10 MOYLE ROAD, BALLYCASTLE, ANTRIM, BT54 6LA.