Dunluce School, BUSHMILLS
Dunluce School is a grammar school for pupils in Bushmills.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Dunluce School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Dunluce School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
146 pupils are enrolled, 59% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are Catholic and 68% Protestant.
48 pupils (33% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 22 of them with a statement.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dunluce School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dunluce Sch, 60 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Dunluce School are Bushmills Primary School (0.1 miles) and Ballytober Primary School (1.7 miles). As a grammar school, Dunluce School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
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 Dunluce School 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 (35 pupils)
40%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
94.3%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
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 Dunluce School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
48
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
32.9%
of pupils enrolled
22
With a statement (stage 3)
26
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
Dunluce School
Questions parents ask about Dunluce School
When was Dunluce School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Dunluce School in June 2024.
What are exam results like at Dunluce School?
In 2024/25, of the 35 Year 12 pupils at Dunluce School, 40% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 94.3% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). 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 Dunluce School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Dunluce 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 Dunluce School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Dunluce School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Dunluce School?
Dunluce School is at 16 DUNLUCE ROAD, BUSHMILLS, ANTRIM, BT57 8QQ.