Saintfield High School, SAINTFIELD
Saintfield High School is a grammar school for pupils in Saintfield.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Saintfield High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Saintfield High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
476 pupils are enrolled, 19% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are Catholic and 60% Protestant.
128 pupils (27% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 57 of them with a statement.
Saintfield High School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Saintfield High School, our young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed not only to supporting every pupil to achieve their academic potential, but also to nurturing their confidence, character and well-being."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Saintfield High School are The High School Ballynahinch (4.5 miles), St Colman's High and Sixth Form College (4.7 miles), Assumption Grammar School (4.9 miles) and St Colmcille's High School (5.5 miles).
The High School BallynahinchSt Colman's High and Sixth Form CollegeAssumption Grammar SchoolSt Colmcille's High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Saintfield High School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Saintfield High School, 50 metres away.
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 Saintfield High School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Saintfield High School is a secondary school in Saintfield, County Down, Northern Ireland that teaches compulsory education up to GCSE level. It was established in 1958.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (69 pupils)
59.4%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
68.1%
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.
Latest from Saintfield High School
Zac Hanna 11DE
29 Sep 2026
Canteen Price List
17 Sep 2026
Max Robinson Shields - 11AN- Sailing
17 Sep 2026
Afterschool Study Space
14 Sep 2026
Eliana Dunne 11AN
14 Sep 2026
Return to school dates - 2026
19 Aug 2026
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Special educational needs
128
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
26.9%
of pupils enrolled
57
With a statement (stage 3)
71
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
Saintfield High School
Questions parents ask about Saintfield High School
When was Saintfield High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Saintfield High School in June 2018.
What are exam results like at Saintfield High School?
In 2024/25, of the 69 Year 12 pupils at Saintfield High School, 59.4% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 68.1% 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 Saintfield High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Saintfield High 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 Saintfield High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Saintfield High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Saintfield High School?
Saintfield High School is at 21 COMBER ROAD, SAINTFIELD, DOWN, BT24 7BB.