Regent House Grammar School
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| Established | 1924 |
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| Type | Grammar School |
| Principal | Mr M C Carville |
| Location |
Circular Road Newtownards Down BT22 4QA United Kingdom |
| Local authority | SEELB |
| Students | Approx. 1550 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Castlereagh, Clandeboye, Scrabo, Strangford |
| Colours | red & black (boys) red & green (girls) |
| Website | www |
Coordinates: 54°35′24″N 5°42′14″W / 54.590°N 5.704°W
Regent House School is a co-ed controlled grammar school situated in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. It comprises two parts: the preparatory department, known as "the Prep" and the main school itself. It has over 1550 pupils from ages 4 to 18.
The school is known for its sporting achievements especially in rugby, athletics and hockey, as well as its music department, including the senior choir which often performs in high-profile venues. It has also an excellent reputation for drama, producing a high standard of school plays over many years.
The school is divided into 4 houses: Castlereagh, Strangford, Scrabo and Clandeboye.
The final phase of the school's building work has recently completed, concluding the six year renovations. The school buildings are among the most extensive in Northern Ireland and feature a specialised Technology department with 3 workshops, state of the art Music department with performance hall and recording studio, a dozen modern science labs, a completely refurbished library and languages block, drama studio, new staff room, "B" block containing new English and Maths departments, sports facilities including gym with full range of modern equipment and a new canteen and sixth form centre.
Regent has won the Ulster Schools Cup and Medallion Shield. Rugby union continues to be a popular sport in the school, alongside hockey and athletics.
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