Glengormley High School
| Glengormley High School | |
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134 Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey Newtownabbey, County Antrim BT36 5HP Northern Ireland |
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| Type | Secondary school |
| Established | 1971 |
| Principal | MR L Hayes |
| Website | http://glengormleyhigh.com |
Coordinates: 54°40′48″N 5°57′50″W / 54.680°N 5.964°W
Glengormley High School is a secondary school in the town of Newtownabbey in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was opened in September 1971.
It is a non-selective school accepting children from all academic backgrounds. The school is situated approximately 15 minutes from Belfast City in a large suburb of Belfast. The grounds are extensive with three main teaching buildings, gardens, greenhouse, tennis/basketball courts, running track, rugby and football pitches. A new sixth form centre has been added and also an indoor gym and sports hall.
The school received specialist status as an ICT Academy. It has close links with local primary schools and encourages pupils to volunteer within the community via the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme.
The school has a number of sports clubs including hockey, football and netball, A dance squad has been established. A number of ex-students have gone on to achieve sporting success including playing for Manchester United Football Club and representing Northern Ireland Under 21 netball.
Notable former pupils include:
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