Specialist School
In May 2007 the school became a specialist school for Business and Enterprise. At present they are one of only 25 secondary / grammar schools in Northern Ireland to have achieved this prestigious designation. As a specialist school they receive additional funding which will be in excess of £400,000 over the next four years. This will be used to enhance resources in all subject areas, with the ultimate aim of continually raising standards of pupil achievement.
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