"Lessons were characterised by excellent working relationships, the teachers’ realistically high expectations of the pupils and the pupils’ purposeful engagement in learning."
- ETI Sustaining Improvement Inspection Report, May 2019
"Antrim Grammar School is a happy home for Governors, Staff and Pupils. If you come to our school you will be be given a warm welcome to the Antrim Grammar School family."
- Mr R MCune MBE, Chair of Board of Governors
"I love that the school provides a caring and personal environment between staff, students and parents. They take time to understand each child’s ability, which allows students to flourish and achieve or exceed their aspirations."- Michele Cowan, Parent
"Over the last three years, the pupils’ outcomes in almost all (GCSE) subjects at grades A*-B and A Level subjects at grades A*-C have been in line with, or above, the Northern Ireland respective averages."
- ETI Sustaining Improvement Inspection Report, May 2019
“There are many positives to being an educator in this wonderful school however if I had to pick one reason, it would have to be the respectful and friendly students. Their kindness to fellow pupils, staff and visitors make it a pleasure to come to work each day.”
- Mr Baguley, Subject Leader for Business Studies
"It is the inclusivity and encouragement provided by our surrounding school community which drives us forward, giving us the courage and strength to overcome our adversaries." - Daniel Chestnutt, Senior Prefect 2018-19
"Pupils articulated a mature understanding of the importance of character development and expressed their appreciation of the school’s positive approach to behaviour, complemented by the opportunities provided to develop such important skills as resilience and self-management."
- ETI Sustaining Improvement Inspection Report, May 2019
"What stands out for me is that, as a school it's more than just an education... It's developing young people for life."
- John Wallace, Parent

Principal's Introduction

Welcome to Antrim Grammar School. We are committed to empowering all to aspire, grow and succeed academically, personally and as part of the whole school community.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education so that every pupil is prepared for success in life beyond school. I am immensely proud of Antrim Grammar School; I am privileged to work with outstanding young people, passionate staff and inspiring leaders who make our school community a warm, vibrant family. We remain focused on the development of the three 'C's - Currency, Character and Culture which are key to realising our school vision ‘Educating for Life’.