BLOOMFIELD COLLEGIATE SCHOOL.

What BLOOMFIELD COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. does

Bloomfield Collegiate School is a state-maintained, selective grammar school for girls located in the Ballyhackamore area of East Belfast, Northern Ireland. It delivers secondary education from Year 8 through Year 14, covering the Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum at Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level under CCEA examination specifications. The school's curriculum spans Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, Business, Technology, Religious Education, and a dedicated Careers Education programme supported by the NI Careers Service. Digital provision includes Microsoft Office, Python, HTML, Game Maker, MicroBit, and database instruction, with the school holding CyberFirst Gold recognition from the NCSC.

The school's business model is non-commercial: it is grant-aided through Northern Ireland's Education Authority/Department of Education and does not charge tuition fees. Admissions are governed by the SEAG (Selective Education Admissions Group) Entrance Assessment for Year 8 entry, with a separate enrolment process for the Sixth Form. Marketing and community engagement operate through a school website, prospectus, open evenings, Facebook and YouTube channels, and word-of-mouth within the East Belfast community. The school is led by Principal Mr Greer under the ethos 'Excellence in a Caring Community' and operates with a Board of Governors.

Beyond core academics, the school provides an extensive pastoral care infrastructure (Heads of Year, form tutors, mentoring, house system, Learning Support), and a broad extracurricular programme including Combined Cadets Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Young Enterprise, music ensembles (Junior/Senior/Chamber Choir, Orchestra, Wind Band), drama productions, and community partnerships such as the Tor Bank Special School Christmas collaboration and Phoenix Natural Gas-supported Young Enterprise venture. Notable awards include CyberFirst Gold (2024) and past pupil achievements including the Channel 4 Great Pottery Throw Down 2024 winner.

Name

BLOOMFIELD COLLEGIATE SCHOOL.

Legal name

Bloomfield Collegiate School

Website

https://bloomfieldcollegiate.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bloomfield Collegiate School is a state-funded selective grammar school for girls in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, delivering Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level education under CCEA specifications to students aged 11–18, with no tuition fees and admission via the SEAG Entrance Assessment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Grammar school
• GCSE programme
• A-Level programme
• Pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: Bloomfield Collegiate School operates as a grant-maintained controlled grammar school in Northern Ireland, primarily funded through government education grants. The school does not charge tuition fees for students meeting academic entry requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bloomfield Collegiate School provides selective secondary education for girls from Year 8 through Year 14 in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, following the Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum and CCEA examination specifications. Core academic offerings span Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level programmes across Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, and Business, supplemented by extensive extracurricular activities including Combined Cadets Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Young Enterprise, music ensembles, and drama productions. The school is tuition-free, operating as a grant-aided controlled grammar school.

Product overview

Bloomfield Collegiate School is a secondary educational institution in East Belfast offering a comprehensive educational programme from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level. The school provides a traditional academic curriculum aligned with the Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum and CCEA examination specifications. Core educational offerings include GCSE and A-Level programmes across Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, and Business disciplines. The school supports its academic mission with extensive STEM provision (including CyberFirst Gold recognised cybersecurity education), ICT/Digital Technology, Technology and Design, and Music programmes. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a comprehensive pastoral care system, Learning Support services, and a wide range of extracurricular activities including Combined Cadets Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Young Enterprise entrepreneurship programme, drama productions, and various music ensembles.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum Foundational curriculum following the Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum for Years 8-10, covering English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Languages, The Arts, and Religious Education.
• GCSE Programme Secondary education programme covering core GCSE subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Religious Studies) plus optional subjects including Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, Business Studies, and Technology and Design leading to GCSE qualifications under CCEA specifications.
• A-Level Programme Advanced secondary education programme offering subject specialisation across Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, and Business disciplines leading to GCE A-level qualifications.
• STEM Programme Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programme featuring field trips, workshops, coding activities, and partnerships with organisations including Liberty IT.
• Digital Technology / ICT ICT and Computing curriculum covering MS Office applications, programming (Python, Game Maker, MicroBit), web development (HTML), and cybersecurity education. The school holds CyberFirst Gold certification from the National Cyber Security Centre.
• Technology and Design Design and technology curriculum emphasising problem-solving, innovation, and practical skills aligned with CCEA GCSE and A-Level specifications.
• Music Programme Music education spanning KS3 to A-Level with components in performing, composing, and appraising, plus extensive extracurricular offerings including Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, Wind Band, String Group, Orchestra, and Guitar Club.
• Young Enterprise Programme Student entrepreneurship programme where pupils establish and operate a real business venture, with participation in competitions including The Big Market and Young Enterprise Week.
• Combined Cadets Force Military-themed youth organisation offering leadership training, drill practice, and character development activities.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Youth award programme recognised worldwide focusing on community service, skills, physical recreation, and adventurous journeys.
• Pastoral Care System Comprehensive pastoral support including Heads of Year, form tutors, mentoring programme, house system, School Council, and Learning Support services.
• Learning Support Special educational needs support and assistance provided to all members of the school community.
• Careers Education Career guidance programme including individual interviews with NI Careers Service advisors, work experience placements, and presentations from industry professionals.
• Drama and Theatre Drama education including school productions, Kids in Control theatre programme, Dramarama LAMDA speech and drama classes, and House Drama competitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong academic results at GCSE and A-Level with high university progression rates

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phoenix Natural GascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoenix Natural Gas partnered with Bloomfield Collegiate's Young Enterprise company 'Hi Vis Hounds' by providing high visibility materials recycled from old personal protective equipment. This partnership supports the company's mission to produce handmade high visibility clothing for dogs from reused and recycled materials, promoting both dog safety and environmental sustainability.
• Tor Bank Special SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaborative Christmas performance partnership between Bloomfield Collegiate and Tor Bank Special School. Bloomfield Sixth Form students work with Tor Bank students for several weeks preparing a joint Christmas show featuring singing, dancing, signing, acting, and poetry recital. The Chamber choir also participates in the annual event, fostering inclusive community engagement.
• Action Mental Health NIminorOthersBloomfield Collegiate's Chamber Choir collected donations for Action Mental Health NI through their Christmas Carol video. Amanda from the organisation visited the school to receive the donation, supporting mental health awareness and services in the community.
• PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSNI delivers road safety presentations to Year 13 students as part of the school's personal development programme, educating young people about road safety and responsible behaviour.
• NI Careers ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NI Careers Service provides careers guidance and individual interviews for Year 12 students as part of the school's careers education programme, helping students investigate career options and plan for the future.
• Aflac Northern IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAflac Northern Ireland sponsors the CyberFirst EmPower Girls event held at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, which Bloomfield Year 8 students attend to inspire careers in technology and cyber security.
• Queen's University BelfastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKS5 students at Bloomfield visit the Computer Science Building at Queen's University Belfast to explore potential computing degree pathways and university options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Campbell College: Broad incumbent: a prestigious boys' grammar school in East Belfast serving as a male counterpart in the selective grammar landscape, with comparable academic reputation and similar parental demographic.
• Royal Belfast Academical Institution: Broad incumbent: one of Northern Ireland's oldest boys' grammar schools operating in the same selective admissions framework, offering comparable GCSE/A-Level curricula and competing for high-attainment students.
• Methodist College Belfast: Broad incumbent: a larger, well-established co-educational grammar school in Belfast offering GCSE and A-Level programmes with an extensive extracurricular portfolio, competing for similar high-attainment students across the region.

Regional players

• Sullivan Upper School: Regional peer: a co-educational grammar school in Holywood, County Down, operating under the same SEAG assessment and offering broadly comparable academic and pastoral programmes to Bloomfield families in the Greater Belfast area.
• Wallace High School: Regional peer: a co-educational grammar school in Lisburn operating under the SEAG selective assessment, serving a similar demographic of high-attainment students from across Northern Ireland.
• Dalriada School: Regional peer: a co-educational grammar school in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, operating within the same selective grammar system with comparable academic standards and extracurricular breadth.
• Rainey Endowed School: Regional peer: a co-educational grammar school in Magherafelt operating within the same Northern Ireland selective grammar framework, comparable in academic structure and selective intake process.

Direct peers

• Victoria College Belfast: Direct peer: a fellow selective girls' grammar school located in East Belfast, operating under the same SEAG Entrance Assessment admissions framework and offering a comparable GCSE/A-Level curriculum to a similar student demographic.
• Dominican College Fortwilliam: Direct peer: a Catholic-maintained girls' grammar school in North Belfast that competes for selective students via the same SEAG assessment process, offering broadly comparable academic and extracurricular programmes.
• Strathearn School: Direct peer: another selective girls' grammar school in East Belfast competing for the same Year 8 cohort via SEAG and sharing the same Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum and CCEA examination structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaVAgSJfvaWKDIKXyADbaTQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/bloomfieldcollegiate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloomfield-collegiate-school-

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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