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Sullivan Upper School, Holywood

Belfast Road, Holywood, BT189EP

Inspected by ETIVoluntaryUpdated— 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)
98.7%
5+ GCSEs A*-C
98.7%
Year 12 Cohort
156

A-Level Results

2024-25
3+ A-Levels A*-C
88.0%
2+ A-Levels A*-E
99.3%
Year 14 Cohort
142

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
1080
SEND
3.0%
FSM Eligible
4.5%
SEN with EHC Plan
1.9%
SEN Support
1.1%

Attendance & Absence

2024-25
Overall Absence Rate
4.3% NI7.1%

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

School Information

Type
Voluntary
Phase
Secondary

Historical Trends

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

028 9042 8780
info@sullivanupper.holywood.ni.sch.uk

Belfast Road

Holywood, Northern Ireland

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Administrative

Country
Northern Ireland
URN
4420044

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