What Larne High School does

Larne High School is a non-denominational, co-educational, non-selective state secondary school located at 20 Sallagh Park, Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1957 (per company history), the school serves pupils aged 11-18 from the former Larne Borough area and traditionally feeder primary schools, admitting students through the Northern Ireland post-primary transfer process. It offers a full curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSE and A-Level qualifications alongside vocational BTEC pathways, and reports sustained academic outcomes - over 90% of pupils achieving 5 A*-C at GCSE and over 70% achieving A*-C at A-Level. The school is led by Principal Dr Stephen Reid, governed by a Board of Governors, and funded by the Education Authority of Northern Ireland; it does not charge tuition.

The school's product surface extends beyond the core curriculum to include the Larne High School Sports Academy (a partnership with Larne Football Club), the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers, and a Combined Cadet Force (CCF) contingent established in October 2019. Sixth Form provision combines A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 vocational qualifications, and modern apprenticeship pathways, with 35%+ of A-Level grades at A*-A. Underlying infrastructure comprises four state-of-the-art ICT suites, a wireless laptop lab, and additional departmental ICT labs, with all staff trained through Learning NI - described in the source material as one of the most advanced ICT networks in the former NEELB area.

Larne High School's revenue model is entirely public: as a state-maintained school it is funded by the Education Authority and does not charge fees. Its go-to-market is administrative rather than commercial, relying on a catchment-based admissions process, primary-school liaison, annual open evenings, and a website plus social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) for top-of-funnel awareness. The customer base is the local secondary-age population; distribution channels are the formal NI transfer process and feeder-school relationships. No commercial revenue, pricing model, or enrollment figures are disclosed in the input data.

Name

Larne High School

Legal name

Larne High School

Website

https://larnehigh.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Larne High School is a non-denominational, co-educational, non-selective state secondary school in Larne, Northern Ireland, founded in 1957. It serves pupils aged 11-18 from the local catchment, delivering GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC qualifications with sustained strong academic outcomes.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE programs
• A-Level qualifications
• BTEC vocational courses
• Extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Larne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Larne High School delivers comprehensive all-ability secondary education for pupils aged 11-18, offering GCSE and A-Level academic qualifications alongside BTEC vocational pathways. The school supplements its core curriculum with specialized programs including the Sports Academy, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, and the Combined Cadet Force, and operates as a publicly funded state-maintained institution under the Northern Ireland Education Authority.

Product overview

Larne High School is a non-denominational, co-educational, non-selective secondary school serving the Larne community since 1957. The school provides a comprehensive educational offering through its core curriculum programs spanning Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supplemented by specialized programs including the Sports Academy (in partnership with Larne Football Club), Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, and Combined Cadet Force. The school delivers both traditional A-Level and vocational BTEC qualifications at Sixth Form level, with consistently over 90% of pupils achieving 5 A*-C grades at GCSE and over 70% achieving A*-C at A-Level. Extra-curricular offerings include sports, music, and various enrichment activities.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curriculum Programs Comprehensive curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering subjects including ICT, Geography, Science, Mathematics, English, History, Religious Education, Languages (French), Technology and Design, Business Studies, Music, Art, and Home Economics. The school offers both traditional A-Level qualifications and vocational BTEC pathways for pupils aged 11-18.
• Larne High School Sports Academy A specialized football academy program operated in collaboration with Larne Football Club, providing student-athletes with elite sports training alongside academic studies. Designed for student-athletes seeking to combine competitive football development with academic qualifications.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Award program offered at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, with pupils encouraged to complete Bronze in Year 10, Silver in Year 11, and Gold in Year 13. Involves volunteering, physical activity, skill development, and expedition components.
• Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Military skills and leadership development program with activities including drill, shooting, navigation, fieldcraft, first aid, and adventurous training. The contingent has earned commendations at CCF Military Skills Competitions.
• Sixth Form Provision Post-GCSE education offering traditional A-Level subjects, BTEC Level 3 vocational qualifications, and modern apprenticeship pathways. Over 70% of pupils achieve A*-C grades at A-Level, with 35%+ achieving A*-A grades. Designed for pupils aged 16-18.
• Extracurricular Sports and Activities Broad range of physical activities including cricket, hockey, rugby, and outdoor adventure activities designed to develop physical, mental, and social wellbeing alongside sports-specific skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of pupils achieve 5 A*-C grades at GCSE
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AbbeyCentre / Staff Training at Staff Nursing LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2023Delivery of the AbbeyCentre Lifesaving Schools Initiative providing first aid training with AED use and common emergencies to 14 pupils and staff. School received training AED devices and £100 towards first aid provision.
• Kilwaughter LimeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2023Year 13 Business, ICT and Engineering students visited Kilwaughter Lime to learn about the company's operations, career opportunities, and pathways. Students received hands-on experience with products and equipment.
• LustraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2023David McAllister from Lustra led a wax melt and scented candle making workshop for pupils, teaching the science behind making wax melts and candles including the importance of adding ingredients at the right temperature.
• EA Youth ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Education Authority Youth Service to deliver a Resilience and Well-being Project offered over 2 weeks in July and August. The project involved craft activities, games, exercise, dream catchers, mask painting, and a gardening workshop.
• Liberty ITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty IT invited Year 8 students to a coding session at the Ulster Museum where students created interactive games after touring the museum for inspiration.
• Mid and East Antrim CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil partners with the school on various initiatives including the Kilwaughter Lime trip, fashion competitions, and travel and tourism programmes.
• Schools in Regensburg, GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher exchange programme hosting Mrs Katharina Garcia from Regensburg, Germany, providing insights into the German education system and Bavarian culture.
• Parallel HistoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for history lessons using interactive debate format where students explore historical topics through structured debates facilitated by the Parallel Histories programme.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carrickfergus Academy: Non-selective co-educational secondary school located in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, very close to Larne and competing for pupils in the same East Antrim catchment area.
• Ballymena High School: Non-selective, co-educational secondary school in Ballymena within the same North Eastern region as Larne High School, serving a comparable all-ability cohort with GCSE and A-Level pathways.
• Newtownards High School: Non-selective secondary school in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, serving a similar all-ability comprehensive cohort and competing in the same state-maintained admissions market.
• Down High School: Non-selective co-educational secondary school in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, comparable to Larne High School in offering GCSE, A-Level and BTEC pathways within the state-maintained sector.

Broad incumbents

• Ballymena Academy: Long-established grammar school in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, that competes with Larne High School for higher-attaining pupils in the same East Antrim catchment and offers a more selective academic pathway.
• Dalriada School: Selective grammar school in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, with a strong academic track record, drawing a portion of the same 11-18 cohort that Larne High School also targets.
• Rainey Endowed School: Grammar school in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, offering a selective academic alternative within the state-funded sector that competes for higher-attaining pupils across the region.
• Regent House School: Selective grammar school in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, with a similar geographic footprint to Larne High School's catchment and overlapping feeder communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LarneHigh

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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