Regent House School, NEWTOWNARDS
Regent House School is a grammar school for pupils in Newtownards.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Regent House School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Regent House School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1484 pupils are enrolled, 7% are entitled to free school meals and 6% are Catholic and 56% Protestant.
49 pupils (3% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 30 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Regent House School are Movilla High School (0.9 miles), Nendrum College (3 miles), Dundonald High School (3.5 miles) and Bangor Grammar School (4.3 miles).
Movilla High SchoolNendrum CollegeDundonald High SchoolBangor Grammar School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Regent House School.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Regent House, 130 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Regent House School are Regent House School (under 0.1 miles), Newtownards Model Primary School (0.2 miles), St Finian's Primary School (0.6 miles) and Londonderry Primary School (0.6 miles). As a grammar school, Regent House School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Regent House SchoolNewtownards Model Primary SchoolSt Finian's Primary SchoolLondonderry 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 Regent House School in February 2020.
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 (235 pupils)
98.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
99.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (169 pupils)
92.9%
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.
Keep up with Regent House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
49
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
3.3%
of pupils enrolled
30
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
Questions parents ask about Regent House School
When was Regent House School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Regent House School in February 2020.
What are exam results like at Regent House School?
In 2024/25, of the 235 Year 12 pupils at Regent House School, 98.7% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 99.1% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 169 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 92.9% 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 Regent House School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Regent House 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 Regent House School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Regent House School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Regent House School?
Regent House School is at CIRCULAR ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, DOWN, BT23 4QA.