Business Details
The Wallace High School: Inspiring Excellence in Education
Established in 1880, The Wallace High School is a co-educational grammar school rooted in the visionary legacy of Sir Richard Wallace. Our ethos combines academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care, fostering individual growth in knowledge, character, and compassion. With over 1,300 students across our Grammar School and Preparatory Department, we provide a balanced education through specialist teaching, extensive extracurricular activities, and state-of-the-art facilities. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and holistic development prepares students to contribute meaningfully to society. Strong home-school partnerships, an active Parent-Teacher Association, and community engagement enhance our educational environment.Recognised for academic achievement and cultural enrichment, we offer opportunities in sports, music, drama, and community service. Our secluded 50-acre campus near Belfast features modern classrooms, assembly halls, and five sports fields. With a proven track record in academic success and student support, we uphold our motto 'Esperance' - Hope - as a guiding principle. Regular progress updates, parental involvement, and collaborations with local schools ensure a comprehensive educational experience. We prepare students for future challenges through a curriculum that values commitment, opportunity, respect, and excellence.
Services
Grammar School Education
Preparatory Department
Pastoral Care
Extracurricular Activities
Sports Facilities
Community Engagement
Film Location Hire
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 140-year legacy of academic excellence since 1880
- Our specialist teaching staff deliver consistently strong exam results
- We provide exceptional pastoral care with individual student monitoring
- Our 50-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities and five sports fields
- We offer over 30 extracurricular activities including music, drama, and sports
Services
Grammar School Education
The Wallace High School provides comprehensive secondary education for students aged 11-18, combining academic excellence with character development. Our specialist teaching staff deliver rigorous curricula across all major subjects, supported by modern facilities and resources. The school maintains strong examination results while fostering personal growth through values of commitment, opportunity, respect, and excellence.
Pastoral Care
Our dedicated pastoral system ensures individual student development through class tutors who monitor academic progress and personal wellbeing. Regular progress reports and parent-teacher communication maintain strong home-school partnerships. The school promotes emotional resilience and social responsibility through its values-based approach to education.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer over 30 extracurricular programs including sports teams, music ensembles, drama productions, and academic competitions. Students participate in rugby, hockey, netball, athletics, and debating while developing leadership skills through community service initiatives and school productions.
Sports Facilities
The 50-acre campus features extensive sports infrastructure including five playing fields, two assembly halls, and dedicated gym spaces. Students compete in regional tournaments while enjoying recreational use of facilities that include rugby pitches, hockey astro-turf, and athletics tracks maintained to professional standards.
Film Location Hire
Our campus offers versatile filming locations with over 100 classrooms, science labs, computer suites, and assembly halls. The secluded grounds feature ample parking and holding areas for productions, having hosted major projects like 'Killing Bono' and BBC's 'Paula' while maintaining educational operations during filming periods.
People
Mrs Jennifer Reid
Principal
Mrs Jennifer Reid leads The Wallace High School with a commitment to academic excellence and student development. With extensive educational leadership experience, she oversees the school's strategic direction while maintaining its founding values of commitment, opportunity, respect, and excellence.
Questions
What type of school is Wallace High School?
We are a co-educational grammar school providing secondary education for students aged 11-18, with a separate Preparatory Department for younger pupils.
What academic achievements does the school have?
We maintain consistently strong exam results locally and nationally, with specialist teaching staff supporting academic excellence across all subjects.
What facilities are available for students?
Our 50-acre campus features over 100 classrooms, modern science labs, computer suites, two assembly halls, sports facilities, and five outdoor playing fields.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
We provide over 30 clubs and societies including sports teams (rugby, hockey, netball), music ensembles, drama productions, and debating competitions.
How does the school support student development?
Our strong pastoral system includes class tutors monitoring academic progress and general welfare, with regular parent-teacher communication and progress reports.
Can the school be used for filming?
Yes, our campus has featured in professional productions like 'Killing Bono' and BBC's 'Paula', offering versatile locations from classrooms to sports facilities.
