Rockport School
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
27%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
31%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
52%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
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.
Headmaster · George Vance
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 40
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- 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.
Fees & bursaries
- 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
Schools nearby
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Newtownabbey Independent Christian School
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Harmony Christian School
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Portadown Independent Christian School
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.