Academic Results
Banbridge Academy consistently ranks in the top 100 schools in the UK, as rated by The Times Its placing in 2009 of 93rd is a fall from 73rd in 2008, however the 40.2% A grade success rate at A-Level and 53.8% of submissions achieving A/A* at GCSE level still places it as the 7th best school in NI.
A focused inspection of the school in 2000 and follow up inspection noted many strengths of the school in Science and Technology, including, "the relationships between the pupils and their teachers; the commitment of the teachers; some very good teaching; some very high standards of pupils’ project work in technology and design, and the improvement in standards in science through effective target setting." The original report noted weaknesses in the range of teaching methods used, ICT skills and monitoring of pupils. Between 2000 and 2002 the inspectors found "thorough process of review and planning, to address the issues identified at the time of the inspection." It is noted in the follow-up inspection that results had improved, self-evaluation had been introduced, the opportunity for pupils to investigate scientifically and IT provisions had been improved.
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