Dominican College, Fortwilliam
Coordinates: 54°37′48″N 5°55′55″W / 54.630°N 5.932°W
| Motto | Veritas ("truth") |
|---|---|
| Established | 1930 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Principal | Miss S. McGahan |
| Board | Belfast Education and Library Board |
| Location |
Fortwilliam Park Belfast County Antrim BT15 4AQ Northern Ireland |
| Students | 1000 (approx) |
| Gender | All-Female |
| Colours | |
| Type | Grammar School |
| Website | Dominican College Fortwilliam |
Dominican College (Irish: An Coláise Doiminiceach, Dún Liam) is a Catholic grammar school in Fortwilliam, north Belfast, Northern Ireland.
History
The school was established in 1930. In 2005 it underwent a major £13.1 million redevelopment.[1]
The school chapel has been listed as a building of special architectural merit.[2]
Academics
In 2010, the total student population was just over 1000, a quarter of it the sixth form.[3]
in 2015 the school was in the Top 15 grammar schools in Northern Ireland with 83% of its A-level students receiving at least three A*-C grades.[4]
EXAMINATION RESULTS SUMMARY 2016 [5]
SUMMARY OF A-LEVEL RESULTS: Number of pupils entered in Year 14: 121
- Percentage of pupils achieving 3 or more passes Grades A*-C: 87.6%
- Percentage of pupils achieving 3 or more passes Grades A*-E: 99.17%
- Percentage of pupils achieving 2 or more passes Grades A*-E: 100%
SUMMARY OF GCSE RESULTS: Number of pupils entered in Year 12: 144
- Percentage of pupils achieving 7 or more passes Grades A*-C: 95.83%
- Percentage of pupils achieving 5 or more passes Grades A*-C: 99.31% (Incl. Eng. & Maths)
- Percentage of pupils achieving 5 or more passes Grades A*-C: 100%
Alumna
- Marianne Elliott (b. 1948) - academic historian.[6]
- Medbh McGuckian (b. 1950) - poet
- Margaret Ward (b. 1950) - writer and social activist.[7]
- Katie Melua (b. 1984) - Georgian-born popular singer.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ "Dominican College". Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ↑ "New listed buildings". Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ↑ "Dominican College Inspection Report 2010" (PDF). Education Training Inspectorate (DENI). Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- ↑ "Grammar school exam performance 14/15" (PDF).
- ↑ "Board of Governors Report 2015 - 2016". Retrieved 7 March 2017.
- ↑ "A perspective on Irish Studies". Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ↑ "Margaret Ward". Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ↑ "Katie Melua katie melua Call Off The Search pictures,katie melua gallery lyrics pictures video music". www.katie-melua.com. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
External links
- "Dominican College Fortwilliam - Home". www.dominicancollege.org.uk. Retrieved 2010-01-29.