Rockport School

County, Down

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1906

Founded

Age range

Co-ed

School type

£12,486 - £14,958

Boarding / term

In short

Rockport School is a co-ed boarding and day school in County, Down and founded in 1906. Boarding fees are £12,486 - £14,958 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type: Co-ed boarding & day
Boarders from: 8 - 18
Ethos: Non-denominational
Guardian required: Yes

Known for Golf

About

About Rockport

The story, ethos and character of Rockport.

Setting: Rural
Ethos: Non-denominational
Head: Mr George Vance

Why Rockport? Location, Location, Location Rockport is located in a stunning estate on the edge of Belfast Lough and with its own shoreline. Not only is this an inspiring and safe to live and work, but it is also conveniently located 10 minutes away from Belfast City Airport (for short flights to London and international connections), and the cultural and educational opportunities of the city of Belfast.

The Mourne Mountains and other Northern Ireland attractions are on the school's doorstep and are used frequently by pupils. Independence Rockport is Northern Ireland's only fully independent school. This allows us to shadow the National Curriculum but not to be constrained by it and class sizes are able to be kept small.

Pupils are able to be prepared for 11+ (Transfer Procedure), 13+ (Common Entrance) and 16+ (GCSE & Sixth Form) entrance to other schools - both independent schools throughout the UK and local Grammar Schools.

However, Rockport pupils are global citizens and are taught to be outward looking and have an understanding of the wider world. To this end, Rockport is a member of Round Square - an association of schools worldwide committed to shared IDEALS (Internationalism; Democracy; Environment; Adventure; Leadership; Service).

Pupils go on exchanges with other schools across the globe, and participate in international conferences and service projects. What the school is known for? Golf Sport A Level GCSE Small class sizes Diverse ability range Affordable fees School history Rockport was founded by Geoffrey Bing, in 1906, as a boys' preparatory school and pupils were made ready for the Common Entrance examination to public schools throughout the United Kingdom.