Rockport School
Holywood, Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland · BT18 0DD
Founded in 1906, Rockport is a small, non-denominational independent school in Holywood that takes pupils of both sexes and offers boarding alongside day places. With just 247 on roll and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 10 to 1, it is the kind of school where classes stay small and pupils are known individually. The sixth form is modest, with about 40 students. A particularly broad financial assistance scheme means roughly a third of pupils receive some help with fees, including a small number on full bursaries, which widens access well beyond what the headline fees might suggest.
247
Pupils
£25,614
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 247
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 10
- Location
- Holywood, Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
- Website
- https://www.rockportschool.com/
Headteacher
Headmaster George Vance
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
27%
A-level A*-A
31%
A-level A*-B
52%
Teaching & academics
Under Headmaster George Vance, Rockport follows the GCSE and A-level route. At GCSE, 27% of grades reach the top 9-7 band, while at A-level 31% are graded A*-A and 52% A*-B. The small size and favourable staffing ratio support close attention, and academic scholarships are available for strong candidates.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 40
Qualifications offered
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport features prominently, with rugby, hockey, football and netball among the main pursuits. The school also offers scholarships in music and, unusually, golf, signalling areas where particular talent is encouraged.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1906
- Religious character
- Non-denominational
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Pre-school - R7: Mobile phones not permitted in school, on school trips or any outings. R8 - R12: Mobile phones collected by form teachers each morning and returned at end of each day. Sixth form: Mobile phones only permitted for work purposes in sixth form study or classrooms. Must not be visible at any other time on campus.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,826 - £25,614
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £29,034 - £41,544
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
One-third have some financial assistance including 5-10% on full bursaries
Inspection reports
The last word
A small boarding-and-day school where every pupil is a known quantity, and where generous bursary provision makes its history and intimacy more attainable than the fee range first implies.
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Rockport School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Rockport School located?
Rockport School is located at Holywood, BT18 0DD.
What type of school is Rockport School?
Rockport School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Northern Ireland.
How many pupils attend Rockport School?
Rockport School has approximately 247 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.