Larne High School

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

Larne High School
Address
20 Sallagh Park Larne , County Antrim , Northern Ireland United Kingdom
Coordinates	54.858328°N 5.819472°W / 54.858328; -5.819472
Information
Type	Independent 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	Discover, Endeavour and Valour
Colour(s)	Navy blue, yellow and white
Website	www.larnehigh.org.uk

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 & Design	French	ICT	Physical Education
Biology	Geography	Learning for Life & Work	Physics
Chemistry	History	Mathematics	Religious Studies
English	Home Economics	Music	Technology and Design

Students study 3 subjects at AS and A2 Level.

AS & A2 Level: Years 13–14
Art and Design	Business Studies	Chemistry	Computing	French
Geography	Government and Politics	Health & Social Care	Home Economics	ICT
Mathematics	Music	Physical Education	Physics	Psychology
Religious Studies	Spanish	Technology and Design	Travel 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.

External links

• Home page