LURGAN COLLEGE in Armagh, Craigavon
Education Centre Information: Lurgan College:
Institution Type:Secondary (grammar) school
Status: Open
Board: SOUTHERN EDUCATION & LIBRARY BOARD (SELB)
Management: Controlled
Delivery: Internet
Total Pupils: 457
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 14-18
Gender: Mixed
Gender of sixth form: Mixed
Background:
Founded in 1873 as boarding school for boys; owes existence to generosity of Samuel Watts, a brewer, who provided in his will for school to be created giving 'an English, classical and agricultural' education to boys. Girls admitted from 1918; became senior grammar school offering places to selected pupils at 14+ in 1971. Offers choice of 20 subjects at GCSE and A-level. Ulster schools cricket cup finalists twice; Ulster schools hockey cup winners twice, rugby finalists once; All-Ireland girls hockey champions (2003). Former pupils have gained provincial and national representative honours in various sports. Over-subscribed, with more than two applications per place. Ethos: 'The pursuit of academic excellence, supported and underpinned by a pupil-centred, caring pastoral care system; an environment of maximum challenge and maximum support.' .
Address:
Address: COLLEGE WALK, LURGAN
Postcode: BT66 6JW
Armagh, Craigavon.
Telephone: 028 3832 2083
Fax: 028 3832 7748
eMail: info@lurgancollege.lurgan.ni.sch.uk
Website: http://www.lurgancollege.co.uk
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