Larne High School

Larne High School
Address
20 Sallagh Park
Larne, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Coordinates 54°51′30″N 5°49′10″W / 54.858328°N 5.819472°W / 54.858328; -5.819472Coordinates: 54°51′30″N 5°49′10″W / 54.858328°N 5.819472°W / 54.858328; -5.819472
Information
Type Private school
Motto Ad vera petenda
(We seek the truth)
Religious affiliation(s) Christian
Established September 1957
Principal Stephen Reid
Gender Mixed
Age range 11-18
Houses Chain, Dickson and smiley
Colour(s) Navy blue, yellow and white
Website www.larnehigh.org.uk

Larne High School is a secondary school in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

The foundation stone on the High School site was laid on 26 July 1955, and the school opened in September 1957. It was then known as Greenland Intermediate Secondary School and was the first of its type in County Antrim. It had just over five hundred pupils and a staff of forty. Today pupils range from the age of eleven to eighteen, and can sit exams at Key Stage 3, GCSE, GNVQ and A-level.

Curriculum

Key Stage 3: Years 8-10
Art & DesignFrenchICTPhysical Education
BiologyGeographyLearning for Life & WorkPhysics
ChemistryHistoryMathematicsReligious Studies
EnglishHome EconomicsMusicTechnology and Design

Students study 3 subjects at AS and A2 Level.

AS & A2 Level: Years 13–14
Art and DesignBusiness StudiesChemistryComputingFrench
GeographyGovernment and PoliticsHealth & Social CareHome EconomicsICT
MathematicsMusicPhysical EducationPhysicsPsychology
Religious StudiesSpanishTechnology and DesignTravel and Tourism
  • Bold subjects are taught at Larne Grammar School, with students having to achieve at least an A Grade at GCSE to be considered, in accordance with Larne Grammar School admissions policies.

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