Coleraine Grammar School

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Coleraine Grammar School
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Coleraine Grammar School
23–33 Castlerock Road

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BT51 3LA

Northern Ireland
Coordinates 55°08′12″N6°41′08″W / 55.1368°N 6.6855°W / 55.1368; -6.6855
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TypeVoluntary grammar school
MottoIn Scientia Opportunitas
Established2018;5 years ago (2018)
FoundersAmalgamation
Local authority NEELB
HeadmasterDavid Carruthers [1]
Gender Co-educational
Age range11–19
Enrolmentc. 400
Capacity420
Colour(s)Maroon, White and Navy    
Affiliation Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
Website www.colerainegrammar.com
The 2018-2019 Senior Prefect Team from Coleraine Grammar School CGS Pupils.jpg
The 2018-2019 Senior Prefect Team from Coleraine Grammar School

Coleraine Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland that was established in 2015 following the amalgamation of Coleraine Academical Institution and Coleraine High School. [2] [3] [4] The school is currently split over two campuses in Coleraine. The premises on the Lodge Road houses Years 8 - 10 whereas the Y11 - Y14 pupils attend school on the Castlerock Road. [5]

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References

  1. "Headmaster's Welcome". Coleraine Grammar School. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  2. "LATEST: New school name announced". www.colerainetimes.co.uk.
  3. "Coleraine Grammar | School History". www.colerainegrammar.com. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  4. "Coleraine Grammar School inaugural prize day". www.colerainetimes.co.uk.
  5. "One School, Two Campuses: How will it work?". www.colerainehigh.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.