Glenlola Collegiate, BANGOR
Glenlola Collegiate is a grammar school for pupils in Bangor.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Glenlola Collegiate in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Glenlola Collegiate is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1018 pupils are enrolled, 8% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 67% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
29 pupils (3% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 10 of them with a statement.
Glenlola Collegiate in its own words
In its own words: "Glenlola Collegiate is a successful and dynamic grammar school for girls set in the heart of Bangor and serving all of the North Down community. As a school we focus all our efforts on being child centred and we have high expectations for each and every one of the pupils in our care."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Glenlola Collegiate are Bangor Academy and 6th Form College (0.3 miles), Bangor Grammar School (1 mile), St Columbanus' College (1.3 miles) and Movilla High School (4.1 miles).
Bangor Academy and 6th Form CollegeBangor Grammar SchoolSt Columbanus' CollegeMovilla High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Glenlola Collegiate.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glenola School, 130 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Glenlola Collegiate are Bangor Central Integrated Primary School (0.4 miles), Bloomfield Primary School (0.7 miles), St Comgall's Primary School (0.8 miles) and Clandeboye Primary School (0.8 miles). As a grammar school, Glenlola Collegiate admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Bangor Central Integrated Primary SchoolBloomfield Primary SchoolSt Comgall's Primary SchoolClandeboye 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 Glenlola Collegiate in December 2018.
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 (149 pupils)
94%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
94%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (116 pupils)
75.9%
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.
Latest from Glenlola Collegiate
Ice Hockey Achievement
23 Sep 2026
Cricket Success
16 Sep 2026
Musical Theatre Exam Success
28 Aug 2026
Trampolining Success
28 Aug 2026
Music Achievement
26 Aug 2026
Eco Council Celebrates Green Flag Success
29 Jun 2026
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Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
29
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
2.8%
of pupils enrolled
10
With a statement (stage 3)
19
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 Glenlola Collegiate
When was Glenlola Collegiate last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Glenlola Collegiate in December 2018.
What are exam results like at Glenlola Collegiate?
In 2024/25, of the 149 Year 12 pupils at Glenlola Collegiate, 94% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 94% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 116 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 75.9% 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 Glenlola Collegiate?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Glenlola Collegiate 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 Glenlola Collegiate?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Glenlola Collegiate. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Glenlola Collegiate?
Glenlola Collegiate is at 2 VALENTINE ROAD, CASTLE PARK ROAD, CASTLE PARK, BANGOR, DOWN, BT20 4TH.