How many schools are there in Ards and North Down?

There are 61 schools in Ards and North Down listed on FindGreatSchools: 46 primary, 12 secondary and 3 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, attendance and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Ards and North Down?

Under our composite score, Sullivan Upper School, Holywood is the highest-ranked secondary school in Ards and North Down. The score blends attainment and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in Ards and North Down ranked?

Because Northern Ireland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Ards and North Down are ranked on GCSE results and attendance; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in Ards and North Down

Compare 61 schools in Ards and North Down on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by GCSE results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: Sullivan Upper School, Holywood (secondary).

Local Authority 61 schools

Primary schools

46 primary schools in Ards and North Down, listed A to Z. Northern Ireland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in Ards and North Down

Abbey Primary School, Newtownards

Alexander Dickson Primary School, Ballygowan

Andrews Memorial Primary School, Newtownards

Ballyholme Primary School, Bangor

Ballymagee Primary School, Bangor

Ballyvester Primary School, Donaghadee

Sullivan Upper School, Holywood

Regent House Grammar

Bangor Grammar School

Glenlola Collegiate, Bangor

Strangford College, Newtownards

St Columbanus' College

Clifton School

Killard Houseschool

Lakewood School

Schools in Ards and North Down: common questions

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