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Shimna College, Newcastle

3 King Street, Newcastle, BT330HD

Inspected by ETIGMIUpdated— score data refreshed 12 September 2026

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

GCSE Results

2024-25
5+ GCSEs A*-C (inc. Eng & Maths)
59.0%
5+ GCSEs A*-C
74.0%
Year 12 Cohort
100

A-Level Results

2024-25
3+ A-Levels A*-C
55.4%
2+ A-Levels A*-E
92.9%
Year 14 Cohort
56

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
675
SEND
21.0%
FSM Eligible
23.1%
EAL
3.0%
SEN with EHC Plan
8.1%
SEN Support
12.9%

Attendance & Absence

2024-25
Overall Absence Rate
10.6% NI7.1%

Attendance from the Department of Education NI. Northern Ireland does not publish per-school persistent absence.

School Information

Type
GMI
Phase
Secondary

Historical Trends

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

028 4372 6107
info@shimna.newcastle.ni.sch.uk

3 King Street

Newcastle, Northern Ireland

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Administrative

Country
Northern Ireland
URN
4260281

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