Welcome to Dunclug College - Year 8 Class of 2025

We are delighted to welcome all our incoming Year 8 students and their families. We hope you're looking forward to joining us soon and beginning your exciting journey at Dunclug College!

Please take a moment to watch a special welcome video from our Head Boy, Brandon and Head Girl, Hannah.

We encourage you to explore our website and like our Facebook page to learn more about life at Dunclug – from academic opportunities to our vibrant school community.

Parents and carers – please take a moment to complete the Year 8 Registration Form to help us prepare for your child’s arrival in September.

You can browse our wide range of extra-curricular activities, clubs and societies – with even more to be added in September 2025!

In the meantime, enjoy a well-earned summer break – we can’t wait to meet you all very soon!

Thinking about Sixth Form?

External applicants are warmly invited to join our thriving Sixth Form. We offer a wide range of level 3 qualifications including A-Levels, BTECs and CTECs.

Students benefit from:

Excellent study facilities and pastoral support
A comprehensive careers programme and valuable work experience opportunities
Opportunities for personal growth through enrichment activities
Expert guidance for your onward pathway - university, college, apprenticeship, gap years and the world of work!

If you would like to join us, contact the school office (028) 25652665 on results day - Thursday 21 August - and book an appointment with a member of staff. We look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome from our Principal

Welcome Friends,

My name is Niall Oliver and I am delighted to welcome you to our college website. As college Principal of Dunclug College I am proud to working closely with our pupils, parents, staff and school community. Dunclug College, meaning ‘fort of the bell’ is at the heart of community life in the North of Ballymena, and caters for the wider town and district. Our school has grown to 900 pupils, 140 of whom are Sixth Formers, with an expanding curriculum, that has responded to economic change and emerging technologies.

Our collective aim, as Board of Governors and staff, is that our pupils will leave us confident that they are ready to take their places in society, secure in their strengths, resilient and determined to overcome challenges. Alongside the successes of their learning and the memorable events, we want them to take away lasting friendships and values which will stand the test of time. Enjoy browsing our website but better still, please come and visit us.

Niall Oliver

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Year 8-10 Summer Exams - Wednesday 14 May - Friday 23 May
May Bank Holiday (School Closed) - Monday 26 May
Staff Development Days (Students do not attend) - Monday 2 June and Tuesday 3 June
Sports Day (Provisional) - Thursday 5 June

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The latest news for the Dunclug College Family

Year 8 Check-In

On 25 October, we welcomed parents and friends to our Year 8 Check-In event - a wonderful morning filled with readings, songs and a shared breakfast enjoyed by pupils, parents and staff!

Here are some photos capturing the highlights!

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GCSE Results Day - August 2024

A huge congratulations to our amazing Year 12 students for their outstanding results!

Whether you are continuing with us for Sixth Form or embarking on new adventures, remember this is just the beginning of your journey!

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Prize Day 2024

Dunclug College held its annual Prize Day on October 24th, a memorable celebration of student achievement, hard work, and dedication across various fields.

Be sure to check out our gallery of photos capturing these proud moments and the highlights of the day!

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