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PROSPECTUS

LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE


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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WELCOME VISION & VALUES CREST BE A COLLEGIAN CURRICULUM EXAMINATION SUCCESS CAREERS SPORT CLUBS AND SOCIETIES SCHOOL TRIPS MUSIC HOUSE SYSTEM PASTORAL CARE LEARNING SUPPORT PUPIL VOICE MAKING A DIFFERENCE OVERVIEW OF SCHOOL

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EXAMINATIONS 2024-2025

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LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Methodist College Belfast, where you will discover a celebrated tapestry of diversity, opportunity and excellence that makes Methody truly unique. At Methody, we are proud to be part of the Collegian family and we wear our crest with pride.

Throughout their journey at Methody, our pupils are empowered to achieve their very best and to appreciate the importance of kindness, respect and inclusivity. This is a place where lifelong friendships begin, where bright futures are built, where leaders are made and where life changing experiences take place.

THIS IS METHODY.

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We focus on developing well-rounded individuals equipped for further study, the world of work and adulthood.

J Lendrum Principal


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WELCOME TO METHODIST COLLEGE Situated on the edge of Belfast city centre, Methody is an enriching community that offers a truly unique educational experience for all. With unparalleled choice and opportunity, we foster excellence and ambition according to individual ability and interests.

a rare blend of stunning architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities. Non-denominational and co-educational, we welcome pupils from all faiths or none, into our safe and inclusive family – a place where we respect differences and celebrate all that unites us as Collegians. Our strong track record of academic distinction is matched only by our commitment to delivering a holistic and multidisciplinary experience, where every pupil can find their place, their passion and their purpose.

With over 1850 pupils, Methody is Ireland’s largest grammar school, and as such, boasts an extensive provision of curricular and extracurricular activities. All of this is delivered within OUR DIVERSE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

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HOME LANGUAGES

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ETHNIC GROUPS

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BELIEF GROUPS


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COMING TO METHODY HAS MADE ME FEEL LIKE I’VE JOINED A REALLY BIG FAMILY. I LOVE IT HERE. 7


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VISION & VALUES OUR VISION To be the first-choice school in Northern Ireland, offering a truly unique educational experience for all.

OUR MISSION Methody offers unparalleled choice and opportunity. We foster excellence and ambition in a diverse and nurturing environment where every Collegian can flourish.

OUR VALUES

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We wear our Methody crest with pride. Our values are the principles, beliefs and standards that help shape our decisions, guide our actions and manifest in our behaviours as Collegians. Our values are at the heart of Methody.


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DO ALL THE GOOD YOU CAN, BY ALL THE MEANS YOU CAN, IN ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN, IN ALL THE PLACES YOU CAN, AT ALL THE TIMES YOU CAN, TO ALL THE PEOPLE YOU CAN, AS LONG AS EVER YOU CAN. JOHN WESLEY’S CHALLENGE

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AT THE HEART OF ALL COLLEGIANS

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Our school crest, the Maltese Cross has instilled pride in many Collegians down through the years. A true Collegian displays the following values not just during their time here at the College in their life beyond school. These values are the fabric of who we are.

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R

E

COMMITMENT

RESPONSIBILITY

EXCELLENCE

We are committed to learning and working hard not only for ourselves, but for the benefit of the College and the wider community.

We always do what is right, not what is easy.

We channel the Collegian ambition into striving to be the very best we can, in everything we do.

We act with integrity, humility and kindness. We respect and protect our environment.


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S

T

STEWARDSHIP

TEAM

We honour the rich heritage of our College through our leadership, now and in the future.

As Collegians, we are a team and a family. We celebrate diversity, respect our differences, and cherish all that unites us as one College community.

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BE A COLLEGIAN

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THE TEACHERS HERE ARE ALL VERY WELCOMING AND IT MAKES THE CHANGE FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL TO SECONDARY VERY EASY.


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Our culture of academic excellence and extracurricular success is renowned throughout this country and beyond, of which, we are very proud. Every Collegian contributes to our vibrant community through their gifts and talents. Collegians enjoy exclusive access to everything that Methody has to offer to reach their full potential and flourish. FORM 1 Methodist College uses the result of the SEAG entrance assessment to select pupils for Form 1 / Year 8. Information on this and the College’s Entrance Criteria can be found on the Admissions section of our website. Open Nights are held each year to help inform parents/ guardians about what makes Methody a unique and rewarding experience for every child who walks our historic corridors.

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The Form 1 induction programme begins in June and continues in the Autumn term with a range of activities and events to inform pupils about what it means to be a Collegian and how they should wear their crest with pride.

FEEDER PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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FORMS 2 - LOWER SIXTH Every year we welcome pupils from a range of different schools who wish to avail of the unparalleled opportunities that exist at Methody. New pupils joining Methody quickly feel at home due to the warm welcome of their new Methody family. Our induction programmes help pupils with the transition from other schools. New pupils quickly experience and enjoy the unique range of opportunities, inside and outside of the classroom. Information on the Admissions process for Forms 2 – L6 can be found on the Admissions section of our website.

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PUPILS GO ON TO RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES EACH YEAR

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APPROX PUPILS TRANSFER TO METHODY EACH YEAR


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I CHOSE METHODY TO DO MY A LEVELS, GIVEN THE VAST NUMBER OF SUBJECTS THEY OFFER, THE GREAT FACILITIES AND EXCELLENT TEACHING.

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CURRICULUM JUNIOR SCHOOL FORMS 1-3

MIDDLE SCHOOL FORMS 4-5

The size of our school secures an unparalleled subject offer which empowers our pupils. Subjects include Art, Biology, Chemistry, Drama, English, Food and Nutrition, French, Geography, German, History, Information and Communication Technology, Latin, Mathematics, Music, PE, Physics, RE, Spanish, Technology and Games.

Before the end of Form 3, pupils will choose 10 subjects which will form their GCSE teaching timetable in Forms 4 and 5.

Teaching approaches ensure that our pupils develop their thinking skills, personal capabilities and creativity within the context of these subjects.

Pupils then have a choice from an array of subjects to bring them up to a total of 10 subjects. This choice includes Art, Business Studies, Digital Technology (Multimedia or Programming), Drama, Economics, Food and Nutrition, Further Mathematics, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Moving Image Arts, Music, PE and Technology and Design. Learning for Life and Work and Single Award Science are choices provided under the Guidance of the College. All pupils will continue to have classes in Learning for Life and Work, PE and Games.

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Pupils in Junior School have classes which address citizenship, personal and social development, health education, employability and careers. Pupils will make a choice to continue with two languages in Forms 2 and 3 from French, German, Latin and Spanish.

All pupils will study English Language; English Literature; Mathematics; RE; 1-3 subjects from Biology, Chemistry and Physics; at least one from French, German, Russian, Spanish or Latin.


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SENIOR SCHOOL SIXTH FORM In the Senior School, we offer an incomparable 30 subjects to study allowing for more choice and opportunity. Most students will study 3 subjects in Sixth Form; some may opt to study 4. The Sixth Form timetable also includes periods of compulsory Supervised Study and a Tutorial Period where guest speakers focus on developing our young people for life beyond school. We offer a choice between Games, with a wide variety of Sporting options, or Enrichment including Arabic, Mandarin and Philosophy. Each year, over 90% of Sixth Form leavers proceed to Higher Education, with over 130 pupils going to Russell Group Universities.

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EXAMINATION SUCCESS Our pupils excel in public examinations. Such success allows them to pursue their chosen careers.

GCSE A* UK N/A NI N/A MCB 21.4

A*A 21.9 31 60.8

A*B N/A N/A 81.5

A*C* N/A N/A 91.4

A*C 67.4 82.7 96.9

97%

OF ALL GCSE GRADES AWARDED A*C

61%

OF ALL GCSE GRADES AWARDED A*/A

GCSE % A*A 60.8 A*B 81.5 A*C 96.9

A LEVEL A* UK 9.4 NI 8.7 MCB 14.5

A*A 28.3 30.4 41.8

A*B 55.2 61.9 71.6

A*C 77.9 85.8 89.9

A LEVEL %

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A*A 41.8 A*B 71.6 A*C 89.9

90%

OF ALL A LEVEL GRADES AWARDED A*C

42%

OF ALL A LEVEL GRADES AWARDED A*/A


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METHODY IS NOT JUST A SCHOOL, IT IS A PLACE YOU MEET PEOPLE FOR LIFE.

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I LOVE THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE GIVEN TO EVERY PUPIL HERE AT METHODY.


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MCB & BEYOND Our Careers advice and guidance provides pupils with the opportunities to develop the skills, acquire the knowledge necessary and to make considered and well-informed decisions at key transition points.

FORM 3

FORMS 4 - 5

SIXTH FORM

Before making GCSE choices, pupils reflect on their individual skills and abilities and are provided with current information about education opportunities and employment markets.

Our Careers Advice service is extended through Forms 4 and 5, with pupils carrying out more self-evaluation exercises, reinforced by input from trained careers staff and external speakers.

The support and guidance provided in Sixth Form is extensive. Speakers from many disciplines and our Careers staff are available to offer a bespoke service.

We hold an Information Evening for parents/ guardians followed by individual interviews involving pupils, parents/ guardians, Careers and other Senior Staff to provide parents/guardians with all the information they need regarding GCSE choices.

Pupils attend the Pathways Careers Fair providing them with first-hand access to outside employers and education providers. We hold an Information Evening for parents/ guardians followed by individual interviews involving pupils, parents/ guardians, Careers and other Senior Staff to support pupils as they select provisional A level choices.

Each year the College holds a Law Conference and an Engineering Conference. We also host the bi-annual Pathways event attended by universities and employers. In Lower Sixth, there are additional opportunities for pupils to gain work experience, including a week of shadowing and mock interviews with a range of local employers.

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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY The College has an enviable reputation for success in sports with teams and individuals competing in regional and national finals. Many successful sports people have worn their crest with pride and there are opportunities for everyone to find a sport in which they can participate and enjoy.

A RECORD

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RUGBY SCHOOLS’ CUP VICTORIES


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A RECORD

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GIRLS’ HOCKEY SCHOOLS’ CUP WINS


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OUTSTANDING SPORTING FACILITIES • • • • • • • • • • • • •

25m Swimming Pool Spacious Sports Hall State-of-the-art Strength and Conditioning Suite Rebecca Shorten Rowing Land Training Centre Spin Bike Suite 40 acres of playing fields 9 Rugby Pitches 10 Cricket Wickets 3 Hockey Pitches (Pirrie Park and Deramore Park) 5 courts for Basketball, Netball and Tennis Prescott Kerr Boathouse Multi-Use Games Area Multi-Purpose Quadrangle

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EXPERIENCES FOR EVERYONE

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IN METHODY YOU ARE GIVEN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT YOU WOULDN’T BE GIVEN ANYWHERE ELSE.


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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES With over 60 clubs and societies to choose from, pupils have so many opportunities to get involved.

ACADEMIC

CREATIVE

CULTURE

All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad Computing Club Duke of Edinburgh Award Junior Debating Society Junior Politics Club Law Society Model United Nations Politics and Current Affairs Psychology Society Senior Debating Society Time Bandits (History & Archaeology)

Art Club Brick Club Chess Club Drama Hewitt Society Junior Cookery Club Junior Film Club Methody Buzz (Pupil Magazine) Pokemon Club Sewing Club

Chapel Village Junior Christian Union Junior Sign Language Moneybox School Aid Romania Senior Christian Union

MUSIC

LANGUAGE

SPORTS

Band Chapel Choir Drumming Group Girls’ Choir Guitar Workshop Irish Traditional Group Junior Choir Junior Orchestra Junior Singers Senior Choir Senior Orchestra Swing Band

Club Gaeilge Modern Languages Club

Athletics Basketball Boys’ Hockey Cricket Dance Club Football Girls’ Hockey Golf Netball Pickleball Rowing Rugby Running Club Swimming Tennis Water Polo

SCIENCE Geography Society Junior Robotics Club Junior Science Club Junior Technology and Design Rewilding Society Robotics Club

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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES At Methody we offer at least 35 school trips each year which provide pupils with a myriad of life changing experiences. These include trips to Iceland, Romania, Portugal, Italy, Spain, France, Scotland, sports tours, day trips within Northern Ireland and much more…

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TRAVELLING TO ROMANIA WAS SUCH A REWARDING EXPERIENCE. IT WAS REALLY NICE TO GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK AND HELP OTHER PEOPLE.


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MAJESTIC MUSIC The musical talent of pupils at Methody is renowned. Our smaller, selective Chapel Choir has sung in several English Cathedrals, in Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, at Westminster Abbey and three times at Carnegie Hall in New York, with the crowning achievement of seven of our Girl Choristers taking part in the Coronation of King Charles III in Westminster Abbey in May 2023.

Our Girls’ Choir has an outstanding reputation through concerts and performances on radio and TV as well as having toured with the Vienna Boys’ Choir in Vienna and Salzburg. Other music groups include the Junior Choir, the Junior Singers, the Junior and Senior Orchestras, the Big Band, the Brass Group, the Swing Band, the Irish Traditional Group as well as other small ensembles.

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SINGING AT THE KING’S CORONATION IS AN EVENT WE WON’T FORGET... IT IS SOMETHING WE WILL TELL OUR GRANDCHILDREN.


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HOUSE SYSTEM


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HOUSE SYSTEM The House System was reintroduced to College life in 2025. The House System promotes collegiality, competition, leadership and most of all fun! The Houses are as follows:

DOWNEY HOUSE FULLERTON HOUSE MCARTHUR HOUSE NEILL HOUSE

The new House identities are all taken from the Methodist College Belfast Crest. Each House logo contains the Maltese Cross within because even though the pupils compete for their house, they are united by the fact they are Collegians. The House System runs from Prep 1 right through to Upper Sixth, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging, encouraging teamwork, healthy competition, and school spirit across all year groups. Pupils can take part in a wide range of competitions and activities throughout the school year. Pupils also have the opportunity to showcase their leadership skills by taking on House Captain roles, helping to guide and inspire the school community.

RITCHIE HOUSE WESLEY HOUSE

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PASTORAL CARE


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We are a family at Methody and we care about every pupil in our school community. Through our pastoral care, we nurture all aspects of our pupils’ intellectual, physical, mental and cultural needs by creating a safe, supportive and caring environment. This enables our young people to thrive and realise their full potential. Promoting, supporting, and protecting pupils’ wellbeing is essential for their academic success. At Methody, we strive to create an environment where each pupil can develop their own hopes and ambitions, preparing them for life beyond the College. All members of staff share pastoral responsibility for our pupils by encouraging them to become self-reliant and resilient learners who respect themselves and others. To ensure that pupils gain the maximum benefit from their time at Methody, it is crucial that they feel safe and valued. Tutors provide this reassurance through

support and encouragement on a daily basis so that all pupils enjoy their time at school. Tutor Groups meet each morning, which allows staff and pupils to build upon their positive relationships. Our pupils benefit from a unique, multilayered pastoral support system. This includes key staff such as their Tutor, Deputy Head of Form, Head of Form, Head of Section, Deputy Head of Pastoral Care, Head of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Vice Principal. Our Sixth Form Wellbeing Ambassadors also play a leading role in supporting and mentoring our pupils and their feedback is highly valued. Our dedication to pastoral support forms a key part of our pupils’ development in all aspects of school life and beyond.

I LOVE HOW METHODY ENCOURAGES EACH PUPIL TO DO THEIR BEST.

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LEARNING SUPPORT


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At Methodist College Belfast, we believe that every pupil deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. The wellbeing and learning of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do. Our whole school community works together to create a caring and inclusive environment where young people are encouraged to thrive both in and beyond the classroom. From academic support to extra-curricular opportunities, we offer a wide range of experiences to help each pupil grow in confidence and ability. Every member of staff plays a vital role in recognising and responding to the individual needs of our pupils. Our dedicated Learning Support Department, Pastoral Care team, and Form staff work closely with teachers to ensure that every pupil receives the guidance and encouragement they need. We are proud to provide high-quality teaching that is tailored to the unique strengths and learning styles of our pupils. Teachers use their professional insight and understanding of each child to adapt their approach, helping to

enhance both learning and wellbeing. For pupils who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), we follow a thoughtful and structured approach. If additional support is needed, we create a Personal Learning Plan tailored to the pupil’s specific needs. These plans are carefully developed, regularly reviewed, and updated by our experienced staff to ensure the right support is in place at the right time. To further support our pupils, we offer access to a calming Sensory Room, designed to provide a safe and soothing space for regulation and relaxation. We also have a dedicated Learning Support building, where pupils can receive personalised assistance in a welcoming and well-equipped environment. At Methodist College, we are committed to helping every young person flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

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PUPIL VOICE We are committed to ensuring that Methody provides the best experience for our pupils. Pupil Voice is key to our success. Pupils directly engage with the Principal and Senior Staff to make a difference by sharing ideas, discussing the School Development Plan and school policies. SCHOOL & FORM COUNCILS Two representatives from each Tutor Group are voted on to the Form Council for that Year Group, which meets several times a term and elects two representatives to sit on the School Council.

SIXTH FORM FORUM

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Sixth Form pupils elect representatives to the Sixth Form Forum, headed by an Executive. The Forum then elects three representatives from both Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth on to the School Council, which is chaired by the Head Girl and Head Boy.


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MY ADVICE TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING METHODY IS DEFINITELY TO DO IT BECAUSE METHODY ALLOWS YOU TO EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS AND UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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METHODY HAS PROVIDED ME WITH A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. BEING AT METHODY MEANS I’VE ALWAYS BEEN SURROUNDED WITH A WARM COMMUNITY OF PUPILS AND STAFF, WHO ARE ENCOURAGING, EMPOWERING AND KIND.


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The Methody community is committed to giving back in various ways, including: MONEYBOX This charity group organises a range of events throughout the year, from which all proceeds go to various charities chosen by the Moneybox Committee.

SCHOOL AID ROMANIA Since 1990 Methody has been involved in projects with the charity School Aid Romania, where annual trips seek to help those in need. Pupils fundraise for the trip, with all of the money raised going directly to those most in need, to bring immediate aid and to help families and orphanages throughout the year.

PRINCIPAL’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Support is available from the College to help pupils from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

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OVERVIEW OF SCHOOL Principal

Mrs J Lendrum BA, PGCE, MEd, PQH(NI)

Chair of the Board of Governors

Rev Niall Johnston MA BTh

Address

1 Malone Road Belfast BT9 6BY

Contact details

028 90 205205

E-mail

info@mcb.belfast.ni.sch.uk

Type of school

Co-educational Voluntary Grammar for day pupils with a Preparatory Department

Age range of pupils

Secondary Department: 11 - 18 Preparatory Department: 3 - 11

Expected number of pupils (2025 - 26) Secondary Department: 1855 Preparatory Department: 170 Attendance rate (2024-25)

94.7%

Capital Fee and College Fund

Parents/Guardians are responsible for the payment of a Capital Fee of £140 per annum. Parents/Guardians are also asked to make a voluntary contribution to the College Fund. This voluntary contribution helps to support the educational and extra-curricular provision within the College. The suggested contribution is £590.

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School hours

Monday to Friday:

8.45 - 15.15

School holidays 2025-26 Autumn Term: 27 August - 19 December (Half Term: 27 October – 31 October) Spring Term: 5 January – 27 March (Half Term: 9 – 13 February) Summer Term: 13 April – 30 June (May Day: 4 May)


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CURRICULUM INTENT At Methodist College Belfast our curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all our pupils. Our intent is to: • Develop intellectual curiosity through a broad, knowledge-rich curriculum. • Ensure a Framework for Successful Learning. • Offer appropriate pathways. • Provide opportunity. • Enable development of CREST values. • Encourage personal growth and wellbeing.

ORGANISATION OF CLASSES In general, the College policy is not to stream classes. There is no streaming of pupils in Forms 1, 2 and 3. In Forms 4 & 5, there is some banding in a small number of subjects.

HOMEWORK Pupils in Forms 1-3 will receive one homework per week from each subject, with the exception of English, Mathematics and Sciences where there could be more than one homework. This homework should not be more than 30 minutes in length in most cases. Pupils in Key Stage 4 should spend approximately 10 hours per week on homework, with A Level pupils receiving approximately 10-12 hours of homework per week. Each pupil is issued with a Homework Diary in which homeworks should be carefully noted down. Teachers

may from time to time write comments for parents/guardians in the Homework Diary. Heads of Department ensure that homework is productive, structured and relevant to the course of study. The College requirements with regard to the nature, length and frequency of homework must be observed.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR DISCUSSING EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS Parents/Guardians may contact the school at any time. The first point of contact should normally be the Tutor, though parents/ gurdians may also contact the Head of Department, Head of Form or the Head of Section. Consultation sessions with teachers are arranged each year for the parents/ guardians of pupils in all Forms. Parents/ Guardians of pupils in Forms 1-4 receive one progress and one full written report each year. For pupils in Forms 5-U6, who sit public examinations in May and June, a formal school report is issued in January. In addition, pupils in Forms 4-U6 receive tracking reports in October and March. Any complaints about the curriculum should be discussed with the relevant Head of Department in the first instance followed by the Curriculum Vice Principal.

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ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE TEACHING OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RE is taught through independent research, projects, discussions, developing analytical skills, use of ICT and reflective thought on key issues to help pupils: • Think for themselves, formulate and justify opinions on moral and religious issues; • Explore matters of religious belief, including areas on which people of religion disagree; • Gain knowledge of the Bible stories, focused on the life and teachings of Christ; • Understand the beliefs and practices of religious traditions other than their own in an open-minded and tolerant way. After consultation with the Principal, parents/guardians are permitted to withdraw their child from RE classes on the grounds of conscience.

DESTINATION OF SCHOOL LEAVERS 2024 UPPER SIXTH University of Cambridge Queen’s University Belfast Ulster University Stranmillis University College Belfast Metropolitan College South Eastern Regional College Republic of Ireland Universities English Universities Scottish Universities Welsh Universities Gap Year Institutions Overseas Employment Apprenticeships Jobskills Open University Unknown

4 51 34 1 13 4 4 92 37 3 14 1 12 7 0 0 2

% 1.4 18.2 12.2 0.4 4.7 1.4 1.4 33.0 13.3 1.1 5.0 0.4 4.3 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.7

138 of our leavers went to Russell Group Universities which was 50% of the year group.

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FORM 5 AND LOWER SIXTH

Destination Form 5 % L6th FE College 14 5 3 Another School 8 3 0 Seeking 1 0.4 0 0 Employment Modern 1 0.4 0 Apprenticeships Employment 1 0.4 0 Long Term Ill 0 0 2 Unknown 2 0.8 0 Job Skills 0 0 0 Higher Education 0 0 0

% 1 0

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EXAMINATIONS 2024-2025 GCSE LEVEL At GCSE nearly 60.8% of the year group achieved 7A*A grades or better, highlighting the high achievement of our GCSE pupils.

LOCAL AND NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS (%) GCSE

A*

A*A

A*B

A*C*

A*C

UK NI MCB

N/A N/A 21.4

21.9 31 60.8

N/A N/A 81.5

N/A N/A 91.4

67.4 82.7 96.9

GCSE LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT

All %

7+ A*-B

7+ A*B inc En Ma

7+ A*-C

192 75.9

189 74.7

245 96.8

7+ A*-C inc En Ma 245 96.8

5+ A*-C 250 98.8

5+ A*-C inc En Ma 249 98.4

253 100.0

5+ A*-G inc En Ma 253 100.0

5+ A*-G

Total Pupils 253

GCSE PUPIL PERFORMANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES

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All %

A*

A

B

C*

C

D

E

F

G

U

Total

528 21.4

972 39.4

510 20.7

245 9.9

135 5.5

55 2.2

17 0.7

4 0.2

0 0.0

0 0.0

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GRAMMAR SCHOOL GCSE INDICATORS

2022

2023

2024

2025

7+GCSE A* - C

96.0

97.2

96.8

96.9

5+ GCSE A* - C

98.8

98.8

98.8

98.8

%

%

%

%

A*

22.7

23

19.5

21.4

A

37.2

35.3

34.9

39.4

B

23.0

22.9

23.3

20.7

C*

11.8

11.8

11.4

9.9

C

3.3

4.9

6.7

5.5

D

1.5

1.6

3.1

2.2

E

0.5

0.5

0.8

0.7

F

0.1

0.1

0.2

0.2

G

0.04

0.0

0.04

0.0

U

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Grade Breakdown

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DISTRIBUTION OF GCSE GRADES BY SUBJECT Subject Art & Des(Ar)

Studs

Biology(Bi)

176

Bus. St.(Bs) Chemistry(Ch) Digital Technology(Dt) Economics(Ec) English Lang(En) English Lit (EnLit) Food and Nutrition(Fn) French(Fr) Further Mathematics (Fm) Geography(Gg) German(Gr) History(Hi) LLW (LLW) Mathematics (Ma) Moving Image Arts(Mv) Music(Mu) Phys Ed(Pe) Physics(Ph) Pol St.(Po) Rel Ed(Re) Spanish(Sp) Technology(Tl)

Subject Class. Civ(Cl) Drama(Dr) Latin(La) Russian(Ru)

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78 159 40 28 253 253 17 56 104 87 31 107 5 251 28 17 36 156 29 244 141 57

Studs 12 24 27 12

A* 16.2% 6 19.9% 35 6.4% 5 22.0% 35 22.5% 9 21.4% 6 27.3% 69 19.0% 48 47.1% 8 23.2% 13 28.8% 30 14.9% 13 16.1% 5 15.0% 16 0.0% 0 27.1% 68 39.3% 11 52.9% 9 19.4% 7 25.0% 39 34.5% 10 20.1% 49 14.9% 21 5.3% 3

A B C* 13.5% 32.4% 13.5% 12 5 5 33.0% 22.7% 11.4% 58 40 20 21.8% 21.8% 21.8% 17 17 17 37.7% 24.5% 8.8% 60 39 14 45.0% 15.0% 5.0% 18 6 2 32.1% 17.9% 10.7% 9 5 3 48.6% 17.0% 4.7% 123 43 12 45.8% 23.7% 6.7% 116 60 17 35.3% 11.8% 5.9% 6 2 1 26.8% 17.9% 14.3% 15 10 8 45.2% 19.2% 3.8% 47 20 4 37.9% 20.7% 14.9% 33 18 13 25.8% 9.7% 6.5% 8 3 2 31.8% 23.4% 17.8% 34 25 19 20.0% 0.0% 20.0% 1 0 1 48.2% 16.7% 6.0% 121 42 15 32.1% 14.3% 14.3% 9 4 4 35.3% 11.8% 0.0% 6 2 0 50.0% 8.3% 8.3% 3 3 18 34.0% 26.9% 7.7% 53 42 12 44.8% 10.3% 6.9% 13 3 2 39.8% 20.1% 9.4% 97 49 23 31.9% 20.6% 24.8% 45 29 35 38.6% 38.6% 8.8% 22 22 5

C 8.1% 3 6.3% 11 15.4% 12 4.4% 7 7.5% 3 10.7% 3 2.0% 5 3.2% 8 0.0% 0 10.7% 6 2.9% 3 5.7% 5 29.0% 9 8.4% 9 60.0% 3 1.6% 4 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 13.9% 5 5.1% 8 3.4% 1 7.0% 17 6.4% 9 5.3% 3

D 13.5% 5 5.1% 9 9.0% 7 2.5% 4 2.5% 1 0.0% 0 0.4% 1 0.4% 1 0.0% 0 7.1% 4 0.0% 0 3.4% 3 9.7% 3 3.7% 4 0.0% 0 0.4% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 1.3% 2 0.0% 0 2.0% 5 1.4% 2 1.8% 1

E 2.7% 1 0.6% 1 3.8% 3 0.0% 0 2.5% 1 7.1% 2 0.0% 0 0.8% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 2.3% 2 3.2% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 1.2% 3 0.0% 0 1.8% 1

F 0.0% 0 1.1% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.4% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.4% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0

G 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0

A -E % 100.0%

9 A* 16.7% 2 4.2% 1 33.3% 9 8.3% 1

8 7 6 A A B 8.3% 25.0% 33.3% 1 3 4 33.3% 25.0% 29.2% 8 6 7 11.1% 29.6% 11.1% 3 8 3 50.0% 16.7% 0.0% 6 2 0

5 C* 16.7% 2 8.3% 2 7.4% 2 16.7% 2

4 C 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 8.3% 1

3 D 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 7.4% 2 0.0% 0

2 E 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0

1 F/G 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0

A -E %

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98.9% 100% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 99.6% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 99.6% 100.0% 100.0%

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


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A2 LEVEL At A Level 24.3% of the year group achieved 3A*A The following tables show the percentage of presentations achieving each grade. A*A

A*B

A*C

41.8

71.6

89.9

LOCAL AND NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS (%) %

A*

A*A

A*B

A*C

UK NI MCB

9.4 8.7 14.5

28.3 30.4 41.8

55.2 61.9 71.6

77.9 85.8 89.9

A2 LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT 3+ A*/B

3+ A*-C

3+ A*-E

2+ A*-E

1+ A*-E

Total

140 50.7

211 76.4

269 97.5

274 99.3

276 100.0

276

All %

A2 PERFORMANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES All %

A*

A

B

C

D

E

U

Total

124 14.5

233 27.3

255 29.8

157 18.4

65 7.6

15 1.8

6 0.7

855

GRAMMAR SCHOOL A2 INDICATORS 2022

2023

2024

2025

3+A level at A* - C

86.7

80.1

73.5

76.4

2+ A level at A* - E

100

99.6

99.2

99.3

%

%

%

%

A*

27.2

18.9

11.4

14.5

A

34.4

31.6

25.6

27.3

B

20.7

23.7

31.0

29.8

C

12.1

16.3

19.2

18.4

D

4.0

5.7

8.4

7.6

E

1.2

2.8

3.2

1.8

U

0.2

1

1.2

0.7

Grade Breakdown

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PROSPECTUS

DISTRIBUTION OF A2 GRADES BY SUBJECT A2 Department Analysis Summer 2024 Subject Art &Des(Ar) Subject Subject Art &Des(Ar) Biology(Bi) Art &Des(Ar) Biology(Bi) Bus. St.(Bs) Biology(Bi) Bus. Chemistry(Ch) Bus. St.(Bs) St.(Bs) Chemistry(Ch) Class. Civ(Cl) Chemistry(Ch) Class. Comp. St.(Cp) Class. Civ(Cl) Civ(Cl) Comp. St.(Cp) Drama(Dr) Comp. St.(Cp) Drama(Dr) Economics(Ec) Drama(Dr) Economics(Ec) Eng Lit(Et) Economics(Ec) Eng Environmental Technology(Ev) Eng Lit(Et) Lit(Et) Environmental Technology(Ev) French(Fr) Environmental Technology(Ev) FurtherFrench(Fr) Mathematics (FM) French(Fr) Further Mathematics Geography(Gg) Further Mathematics (FM) (FM) Geography(Gg) German(Gr) Geography(Gg) HealthGerman(Gr) & Social Care(Hs) German(Gr) Health & Health History(Hi) & Social Social Care(Hs) Care(Hs) History(Hi) Latin(La) History(Hi) Latin(La) (Ma) Mathematics Moving Image Arts(Mv) Mathematics (Ma) Moving Image Arts(Mv) Music(Mu) Music(Mu) Nutrition and Food (NF) Nutrition and Food (NF) Physics(Ph) Physics(Ph) Pol St.(Po) Pol St.(Po) Psychology(Ps) Rel Ed(Re) Psychology(Ps) Rel Ed(Re) Russian(Ru) Spanish(Sp) Russian(Ru) Spanish(Sp) Technology(Tl) Technology(Tl)

Qualification: GCE A Entries A2 A* A Analysis B Summer C 2024 A2 Department Department Analysis Summer 2024 D Qualification: GCE 15 20.0% 20.0% 26.7% 0. 0% Qualification: GCE A A33.3% Entries A* A B C D 3 3 4 5 0 Entries A* A B C D 15 20.0% 20.0% 26.7% 33.3% 0. 76 10.5% 27.6% 39.5% 11.8% 7.9% 15 20.0% 20.0% 26.7% 33.3% 0.0% 0% 3 4 83 14 30 95 60 3 3 4 5 0 76 10.5% 27.6% 39.5% 11.8% 7.9% 58 10.3% 25.9% 34.5% 19.0% 5.2% 76 10.5% 27.6% 39.5% 11.8% 7.9% 8 14 30 9 6 21 6 15 20 11 3 8 14 30 9 6 58 10.3% 25.9% 34.5% 19.0% 5.2% 77 16.9% 23.4% 13.0% 9.1% 58 10.3% 36.4% 25.9% 34.5% 19.0% 5.2% 6 15 20 11 3 13 28 18 10 7 6 15 20 11 3 77 16.9% 36.4% 23.4% 13.0% 9.1% 8 37.5% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 12.5% 77 16.9% 36.4% 23.4% 13.0% 9.1% 13 28 18 10 7 3 2 0 2 1 13 28 18 10 7 8 37.5% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 12.5% 17 0. 0% 17.6% 23. 5% 35.3% 17.6% 8 37.5% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 12.5% 3 2 0 2 1 0 3 4 6 3 3 2 0 2 1 17 0. 17.6% 23. 35.3% 12 8.3% 8.3% 16.7% 17.6% 0.0% 17 0.0% 0% 17.6% 66.7% 23.5% 5% 35.3% 17.6% 0 3 4 6 3 1 1 8 2 0 0 3 4 6 3 12 8.3% 8.3% 66.7% 16.7% 0.0% 33 9.1% 27.3% 45.5% 9.1% 9.1% 12 8.3% 8.3% 66.7% 16.7% 0.0% 1 1 8 2 0 3 9 15 3 3 1 1 8 2 0 33 9.1% 27.3% 45.5% 9.1% 9.1% 36 22.2% 30.6% 38.9% 8.3% 0% 33 9.1% 27.3% 45.5% 9.1% 9.1% 3 9 15 3 8 11 14 3 0 3 9 15 3 3 36 22.2% 30.6% 38.9% 8.3% 0% 13 7.7% 15.4% 30.8% 30.8% 15.4% 36 22.2% 30.6% 38.9% 8.3% 0% 8 11 14 3 0 1 2 4 4 2 8 11 14 3 0 13 7.7% 15.4% 30.8% 30.8% 3 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 15.4% 0. 0% 13 7.7% 15.4% 0.0% 30.8% 30.8% 15.4% 2 4 4 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 4 4 2 3 33.3% 33.3% 0.0% 33.3% 0. 18 61.1% 22.2% 0.0% 5.6% 3 33.3% 11.1% 33.3% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0% 1 1 0 1 0 11 2 4 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 18 61.1% 11.1% 22.2% 0.0% 5.6% 32 6.3% 37.5% 25.0% 28.1% 3.1% 18 61.1% 11.1% 22.2% 0.0% 5.6% 11 2 4 0 1 2 12 84 9 11 2 0 1 32 6.3% 37.5% 25.0% 28.1% 3.1% 7 28.6% 42.9% 14.3% 0. 0% 14.3% 32 6.3% 37.5% 25.0% 28.1% 3.1% 12 8 9 2 3 1 0 1 2 12 8 9 1 7 28.6% 42.9% 14.3% 0. 14.3% 20.0% 0. 0% 10 0. 0% 30.0% 50.0% 7 28.6% 42.9% 14.3% 0.0% 0% 14.3% 2 3 1 0 1 0 5 2 0 2 3 1 0 1 20.0% 0. 10 0. 30.0% 50.0% 58 6.9% 20.7% 41.4% 24.1% 6.9% 20.0% 0.0% 0% 10 0.0% 0% 30.0% 50.0% 0 3 5 2 0 4 12 24 14 4 0 3 5 2 0 58 6.9% 20.7% 41.4% 24.1% 6.9% 4 0. 0% 0. 0% 50.0% 50.0% 0.0% 58 6.9% 20.7% 41.4% 24.1% 6.9% 4 12 24 14 4 0 0 2 2 0 4 12 24 14 4 4 0. 0% 0. 0% 50.0% 14.2% 50.0% 0.0% 127 18.9% 30.7% 26.8% 7.1% 0 0 2 2 0 24 39 34 18 9 127 18.9% 26.8% 14.2% 7.1% 8 25.0% 30.7% 37.5% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% 24 39 34 18 9 2 3 3 0 0 84 25.0% 50.0% 37.5% 0.0% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0. 0% 0. 0% 3 3 2 2 0 0 0 50.0% 50.0% 0.0% 6 33.3% 50.0% 16.7% 0. 0% 0. 0% 4 2 0 2 3 1 0 0 6 33.3% 50.0% 19.6% 16.7% 0. 0% 0. 0% 51 15.7% 35.3% 13.7% 9.8% 8 18 10 7 5 2 3 1 0 0 42 4.8% 31.0% 26.2% 28.6% 51 15.7% 35.3% 19.6% 13.7% 9.5% 9.8% 8 18 10 7 5 2 13 11 12 4 42 4.8% 31.0% 26.2% 28.6% 9.5% 61 0.0% 9.8% 24.6% 32.8% 21.3% 2 13 11 12 4 0 6 15 20 13 61 0.0% 9.8% 24.6% 32.8% 21.3% 24 4.2% 29.2% 45.8% 12.5% 8.3% 0 67 15 13 1 11 320 2 24 4.2% 29.2% 0.0% 45.8% 12.5% 3 66.7% 0.0% 33.3% 8.3% 0.0% 1 7 11 31 2 2 0 0 0 310 66.7% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 40.0% 10.0% 0.0% 30.0% 20.0% 0. 0% 2 0 0 1 4 1 3 2 0 10 40.0% 10.0% 30.4% 30.0% 34.8% 20.0% 23 4.3% 26.1% 0. 0% 4 1 3 2 1 6 7 8 0 23 4.3% 26.1% 30.4% 34.8% 0. 0% 1 6 7 8 0

E 0. 0% E 0 E 0. 2.6% 0. 0% 0% 0 2 0 2.6% 3.4% 2.6% 2 2 3.4% 1. 3% 3.4% 2 1 2 1. 0.0% 1. 3% 3% 1 0 1 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0. 0% 0.0% 0 0 0. 0.0% 0. 0% 0% 0 0 0.0% 0. 0% 0.0% 0 0 0. 0.0% 0% 0 0. 0.0% 0. 0% 0% 0 0 0.0% 0. 0% 0.0% 0 0 0. 0.0% 0% 0 0 0. 0.0% 0% 0 0 0. 0. 0% 0% 0 0 0. 0% 0.0% 0% 0 0% 0. 0% 0% 0 0. 0% 0.8% 0 1 0.8% 0.0% 1 0 0.0% 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 3.9% 2 0 0.0% 3.9% 2 0 0.0% 9.8% 0 6 9.8% 0.0% 6 0 0.0% 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 4.3% 0 1 4.3% 1

U 0. 0% U 0 U 0. 0.00% 0. 0% 0% 0 0 0.00% 1.7% 0.00% 0 1 0 1.7% 0. 0% 1.7% 1 0 1 0. 0.0% 0. 0% 0% 0 0 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0 1 0 5.9% 0. 0% 5.9% 1 0 1 0. 0.0% 0% 0 0 0. 0.0% 0% 0 0 0. 0.0% 0% 0 0. 0.0% 0. 0% 0% 0 0 0.0% 0. 0% 0.0% 0 0 0. 0.0% 0% 0 0 0. 0.0% 0% 0 0 0. 0. 0% 0% 0 0 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 1.6% 0 2 1.6% 0. 0% 2 0 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 2.0% 1 0 0.0% 2.0% 1 0 0.0% 1.6% 0 1 1.6% 0.0% 1 0 0.0% 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 0 0. 0% 0

Entries A*-E (%)

P 0. 0% P 0 0. 0% 0

U 0.0% U 0 0.0% 0

Entries D*-P (%)

100. 0%

Entries Entries A*-E A*-E (%) (%) 100. 0% 100.0% 100. 0%

100.0% 98.3% 100.0% 98.3% 100. 0% 98.3% 100. 0% 100.0% 100. 0% 100.0% 94.1% 100.0% 94.1% 100. 0% 94.1% 100. 100.0% 0% 100. 100.0% 0% 100. 100.0% 0% 100. 0% 100. 100.0% 0% 100. 100.0% 0% 100. 100.0% 0% 100. 100. 0% 0% 100. 0% 100. 0% 100. 0% 98.4% 98.4% 100. 0% 100. 0% 100. 0% 100. 0% 98.0% 100.0% 98.0% 100.0% 98.4% 98.4% 100.0% 100.0% 100. 0% 100. 0% 100. 0% 100. 0%

Qualification: BTEC

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Subject Entries V Qualification: BTEC Sport/Pe Studies 12 0. 0% Subject Entries V 0 Travel and Tourism (Tt) 4 Sport/Pe Studies 12 0. 0% 0

W 0. 0% W 0 0. 0% 0

D* 66.7% D* 8 0.0% 66.7% 0 8

D 25.0% D 3 50.0% 25.0% 2 3

M 8.3% M 1 50.0% 8.3% 2 1

100.0% %

Entries D*-P (%) % 100.0%

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OFF SCHOOL SITES

Sports Hall (38m x 22m) – opened in 1995 by Sir Roger Bannister, this superb facility can accommodate up to three PE classes all at one time by separating the Sports Hall with full width curtains.

Pirrie Park (Playing Fields) – located 3 miles from the College and set in approximately 40 acres. Pirrie is used five afternoons per week for timetabled games as well as extra-curricular practices and Saturday morning fixtures.

The hall incorporates: 6 Badminton Courts; 3 Practice Basketball Courts; 1 Full Size Basketball Court; 3 Practice Volleyball Courts; 1 Full Size Volleyball Court; 1 Full Size Netball Court; 2 Indoor Cricket Nets. A Fitness Suite/Weights Room – a recently modernised fitness suite and weights room. A Spin Studio – a recently added Spin Studio developing our sports facilities further. A Land Training Centre - opened by former pupil Olympian Rebecca Shorten, the Land Training Centre provides a dedicated space for rowing training on campus. Swimming Pool (25m x 10m x 1m) – an excellent purpose-built teaching facility used for curricular PE and Swimming Club. 1 Multi-Purpose Quadrangle – used for curricular PE and after school practices.

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FACILITIES

The facility currently comprises: 9 Rugby pitches; 2 Astroturf Hockey pitches which are also used for athletics; 2 Netball courts; 11 Tennis courts; 2 Cricket pitches (1 artificial and 1 grass square); 3 Cricket nets; 3 separate changing facilities including the David Wells Pavilion opened in 2008. Deramore Park – located 2 miles from the College, Deramore accommodates a full size astroturf pitch which is used for timetabled games, after school practices and Saturday morning fixtures. Boathouse – built in 2005 this excellent facility is home to our considerable fleet and is used for rowing during curricular games time, before/ after school and Saturday mornings. Other Off School Facilities Used • Mary Peters Track – Athletics • QUB – ‘DUB’ 4G Pitch – Football • Newforge - Football and Cricket

1 Multi-Use Games Area (3G/4G) – used for curricular PE and after school practices. We have a Canteen, Deli Bar and Sixth Form Café for our pupils to use. We have a wide variety of different foods to cater for dietary requirements.

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POLICIES Parents/Guardians can access the school policies on the College’s website, including: • • • • • • • •

Addressing Bullying Type Behaviour Charging and Remissions Policy Curriculum Policy Misuse of Substances (Drugs) Policy Positive Behaviour Policy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy SEN Policy Uniform Regulations

Our annual Parent/Guardian Guide provides important information including school regulations, school uniform requirements and child protection procedures. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of school life you should follow our complaints procedure outlined in our Complaint Policy on our website: methody.org/about/publications-policies

Year

Admissions No

Total Applications i.e. All preferences

Total Admissions

Scores accepted

2022/23

240

420

240

105 – 129

2023/24

250+

347

251*

100 – 130

2024/25

240

479

240

213 - 282

2025/26

240

310

240

206 - 281

+ Includes a Temporary Variation * Includes 1 application upheld on Appeal

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Admissions information is also available on the Education Authority Website.

% of pupils entered for 5+ GCSEs

100%

% of pupils entered for 7+ GCSEs

99.6%

% pupils achieving 7+ GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and Mathematics)

96.8%

% pupils achieving 5+ GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and Mathematics)

98.8%

No of pupils in Form 5

253

No of pupils in Form 5 with a Statement of Educational Need

7

No of pupils in L6 and U6

583

No of L6 and U6 pupils with a Statement of Educational Need

15

If you require any further information including policy, curricular and inspection information please contact the School Reception.


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