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A fully independent day and boarding school

for pupils aged 2½-18

Welcome to Rockport School

The only independent day and boarding school in Northern Ireland.

Nurturing children from 2½ to 18, putting the needs of each individual pupil at the forefront and inspiring excellence in them every day.

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It's a professional, open, friendly and very kids oriented school. Great after school activities and the whole unit is run professionally from the master down. The best money I have ever spent.
Dad of Patrick & Stephen

"Do what you love and do it brilliantly."

A welcome from our Headmaster

Mr George Vance

About our school

Senior School

Rockport offers a offers top-quality, independent education for students aged 11-18. Our small classes offer more student-teacher interaction and focused attention; with Sixth Form offering an enhanced sense of independence as we prepare our pupils for their next steps.

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Junior School

Rockport School embraces the Round Square ethos, offering a primary school education that instils a sense of adventure, freedom and independence into every child, whilst delivering a nurturing and ambitious curriculum.

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Boarding

Rockport offers co-ed boarding to pupils between 11-18 years of age, providing a home-from-home environment which is conducive to high levels of academic attainment and happiness.

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Our pupils continue to excel academically. Take a look at the most recent 2024 results.

As the only fully independent day and boarding school in Northern Ireland, Rockport shadows the national curriculum and also has the flexibility to make the best decisions for the school and its pupils.

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R5 Residential Recap 2025

May 271 min read

Royal Celebrations for our Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awardees

May 202 min read

Reflecting on VE Day Celebrations

May 192 min read

Our summer of sporting success continues with our Upper Junior Boys Cricket Team crowned champions at the annual @holywoodcricketclub1881 Kwick Cricket Tournament.

The boys performed fantastically both on and off the field and were well deserved winners 🏆

We are so proud of our amazing Student Council and our international pupils for putting together such an incredible Internationalism Day. We couldn’t get all of them together in one place for a photo - but you know who you are! Thank you for your hard work and dedication; and for truly embodying all that Rockport is. #internationalism #leadership #roundsquare

Around the world in 60 seconds 🌎

We were honoured to host our first Internationalism Day recently. It was a fantastic way for our global student body to learn more about each other’s cultures; and it was incredible to see our pupils speaking so confidently and proudly about their home nations.

#rsinternationalism #rsinternational #global #international #independentschool #northernireland

We are delighted and honoured to announce that our Speech Day Guest Speaker will be none other than the highly acclaimed film and tv producer (and Rockport parent) Mark Huffam CBE.

We look forward to seeing you all at Speech Day on Friday - it is sure to be a good one!

Summer term = cricket time! Thank you to @holywoodcricketclub1881 for your constant support and collaboration in inspiring and training our pupils.

This was a girls’ training session during a brief period of sun between rain showers! @holywoodgirlsandwomenscricket

Introducing our new look Summer Scheme! Includes daily lunch and is incredible value for money, so book now to avoid disappointment as places are limited!

Link to book in our bio

What a day we got for the annual Rockport School Sports Day!

It was great to see such competitive effort on display. All our pupils were fantastic on the day, and it was fantastic to be able to honour all the sporting achievements from throughout this school year in our prize giving.

Thank you to all parents and friends of the school who attended, and to guest speaker - Old Rockportian Sally Bell, who spoke so well and distributed the many sporting awards.

Some of our Boarders had a blast this weekend, trying out Scrapyard Golf and Belfast’s very own Prison Island.

Pupils from Spain, France, China and Bahrain went head to head in a battle of intellect, technical ability and physical skill to take on the Prison Island Challenge; while younger pupils got to test out their Rockport golf training in a more unusual setting at Scrapyard Golf!

Great fun had by all, as always, thanks to our fantastic Weekend Boarding Team 😎

Our R5s jumped straight into a world of adventure on their recent residential and got glorious weather for it too ☀️🌞

Read all about it and check out the photo gallery - link in our bio!

#rsadventure #rsenvironment

Our Junior School Summer Scheme is also running this Summer over the first two weeks of the holidays! ☀��️🕶️🎾🏏🧸

For more information or to book, contact Mrs Athanasiou.

We couldn’t be prouder of our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Awardees - suitably celebrated recently with a day at Buckingham Palace. Read more about the day via the link in our bio.

Summer is fast approaching, so don’t miss out on the chance to book the Rockport Summer Scheme - two weeks of fun and activities for kids aged 9-14!

Link in bio to register or chat to the School Office for more information.

The Rockport May Ball was a night to remember!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a fantastic occasion, to @titanicbelfast for great hospitality, and to @thenewbrasskings for wonderful entertainment.

Here are a few photos of the night - for the full gallery, click the link in our bio.

A few key dates for the diary in this busy Summer term! ☀️

Huge thank you to @instonians_rfc for taking the time to come down to Rockport and give our Upper Junior boys a rugby training session. Lots of fun had by all involved!

When 40 netball teams, from schools as far away as Newry, arrive to play in the 28th Annual Rockport Invitational Netball Tournament.

Well done to everyone for the spirit in which the matches were played and congratulations to the winners.

Special thanks goes to all the bakers, and to those who helped with the BBQ.

The 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrated as it should be at Rockport School today with a picnic lunch, dancing, singing, football match and an assembly honouring those who fought for our freedom.

#rsservice #rsdemocracy #oldrockportians

Rockport Open Week starts May 19th - please spread the word to anyone considering a move for their children aged 2½ - 18. 📣

Offering unique opportunities for travel and extra-curricular activities, a stellar academic record and small class sizes to enhance classroom learning; let your child thrive at Rockport School.

A busy day for the Botham brothers at the press launch of the British Open at Belfast City Hall. The boys represented the school, our Golf Academy and themselves so well, and had a great time showing off their skills (and teaching the adults a thing or two about golf)!

#rockportgolfacademy #theopen #britishopen #royalportrush

The Rockport Summer Scheme is now open for bookings!

Open to Rockport pupils and their siblings (from R5-R10 age group), it is sure to be an incredible two weeks of fun activities, excursions and making memories!

To book or for more information, contact the School Office or click the 🔗 in our bio!

Delighted to hear that Karabo Meso, a recent Old Rockportian, has been chosen for the One Day International South African Cricket squad to face Sri Lanka.

As a former pupil and RAFS scholar, we love watching her progress - well done!

#oldrockportians #leadersofthefuture #bethebestyoucanbe
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Our Early Years’ pupils wrapped up for Easter in traditional fashion before the weather turned 🌧️ - a special visit from a newborn lamb followed by the Easter Bunny, graciously played by Head Boy Callum! 🐣🐰☀️

Happy Easter everyone, from all at Rockport!

A bit of AI fun for a Tuesday morning, and nowhere near the attention to detail that our pupils deserve! But pleased to introduce our Rockportian Action Figures.

Smiles come as standard, but choose your own accessories to suit whatever your passions are - from golf, to music, to theatre, to science - these action figures embody all that Rockport offers - an opportunity to become the best at whatever you want to be.

Built on the @r0undsquare IDEALS of internationalism, democracy, environmentalism, adventure, leadership and service, every Rockportian is unique, integral to our school, and ready to make an impact in society.

#actionfiguretrend #RockportSchool #OldRockportians #roundsquare #leadersofthefuture #sixthform #boardingschool #independentschool

It was great to see Rory McIlroy win at Augusta with an Old Rockportian by his side.

Congratulations to Rory and Harry Diamond, an incredible win for you both 🏆

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Introducing ‘Loserville’ by Rockport JDS…what an opportunity for our Upper Junior pupils - to perform an Olivier Award-nominated musical alongside the writer of the show!

They put in hundreds of hours rehearsing and were all amazing, here’s a snippet 🎭

Twenty Rockport pupils in 20 beanie hats, three teachers and one teddy bear took on Northumberland last week and what an experience they had!

There wasn’t an inch of Northumberland left to explore when our Upper Juniors completed their travels.

For many of them, the five day trip was the longest time spent away from family and they all conducted themselves so well, we are so proud of them!

#rsadventure #rsenvironment

Well done to two of our boarders Adam and Aitana who took part in their first ever Park Run in Ward Park, Bangor over the weekend, alongside Mr Smith 💪. Perfect weather for it! ☀️

With just over 6 weeks until our May Ball, time is running out to book your table!

Don’t miss out, contact Christine Hamill in the office today 🥂

Wow, wow, wow! The talent in our Early Years’ cohort is nothing less than incredible!

Bee Musical was a fantastic show, and a credit to all the performing pupils, some as young as 2 and a half, and their amazing teachers.

Enjoy this recap 🐝

A big thank you to @mcdonaldsuk Knocknagoney for inviting some of our Year 14 pupils for a store walk and interview with the Operations Manager Karl Wilkinson and HR Manager Megan Smith.

The pupils asked questions relating to the running of McDonalds, investigating their changes in terms of organisation structure, pricing strategies and use of marketing analysis tools. This was a great real-life learning experience for all our pupils!

A beautiful snippet of what the Royals got to enjoy today when our Sixth Form pupil Hannah performed for King Charles and Queen Camilla with her music tutor Mr Kevin Mawdsley in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast.

Well done Hannah from all at Rockport! #inspiringexcellence

What an incredible opportunity and honour for Rockport Sixth Form pupil Hannah to be asked to play for the King and Queen in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter today with her music tutor Mr Kevin Mawdsley.

We hear the Royals were suitably impressed with Hannah’s performance! We’re all very proud of you Hannah.

Calling all parents of current Rockportians - book your tickets and spread the word about the Rockport May Ball 2025!

It will truly be a night to remember, during which we will unveil exciting plans for future developments at Rockport, launching our Rockport120 Campaign as we prepare for our 120 year anniversary.

So don’t delay - book your table now!

We take World Book Day very seriously here at Rockport, and what a day it was for our Upper Juniors and Early Years’ pupils!

With Upper Juniors reenacting scenes from some fabulous books including ‘Matilda’, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ and ‘Gangsta Granny’, our Early Years’ pupils had a real treat (and a real giggle!)

Even Mr Vance got in on the action, dressing up as Dr Thomas Arnold from ‘Tom Brown’s School Days’

#worldbookday #worldbookday2025

We’re just about calming down following the great excitement caused by @absntmindmusic treating our pupils to a fantastic performance last week!

Delivering a fantastic message around mental wellbeing and self image, the band have definitely gained a few new fans here at Rockport.

Thanks to the @theprimeagency for organising a great experience for our pupils ✨

Did you leave Rockport in 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005 or 2015?

Make 2025 your reunion year and take a table at our May Ball!

For a night to remember and the chance to network with other Old Rockportians and the wider community, book your tickets now.

If you’re considering taking a leavers’ table at the Ball on Saturday, 17th May, 2025, please get in touch via info@rockportschool.com.

Fantastic write up in the @belfasttelegraph today on our very own @benjibotham who came second in the @dailymail World Junior Golf Championship over the weekend.

Pupils of our on-site Rockport Golf Academy under PGA Pro Debbie Hanna, we are all thrilled for Benji and his brother Harley who are forging their way in the competitive world of golf.

Super news coming out of Spain 🇪🇸 tonight. Benji Botham has finished second in his age category in the World Junior Championships at Villa Padierna in Malaga.

Benji was lying in fourth place with 2 holes to go but a par, par finish with a 6 iron to 10 feet and two putts clinched second place. All in front of the crowd gathered around the 18th green. So proud of his never give up attitude.

Well done Benji.

There’s great excitement building here at Rockport as we prepare for boyband @absntmindmusic who are visiting next Thursday to put on a show for our R7-R12 pupils!

The band will be promoting positive personal development through the medium of live music and we can’t wait to experience it 🎹🎤🎸

Marvelling at some of these creations by our R10 pupils who have been learning how to use Photoshop in Digital Technology, with the theme of Distortion. They have been learning to replicate the work of @merveozaslancollage and @thomas_barbey ✨

On Saturday 17th May 2025 we are hosting the Rockport May Ball at Titanic Belfast.

Tickets are now on sale and are priced at £900 for a table of 10 (includes a champagne reception and wine at the table). Individual tickets will also be available priced at £95pp.

‘The New Brass Kings’ will entertain with live music, so get your dancing shoes ready!

To ensure you are seated with friends and family, please book a table early.

Link in bio to buy tickets or see Christine in the office!

Our Year 13 pupils had a great morning at the @mcsgroupbelfast offices thanks to CIPD Northern Ireland, Danske Bank, Thales, Workplus, PwC and Eakin Healthcare. They got an invaluable insight into the opportunities available to them through degree apprenticeships.

Thank you to all involved, and to our fantastic pupils who, as always, conducted themselves so well throughout the event.

Well done to all P7s who sat the SEAG and received your results today!

Whatever the result, remember that success is a journey, not a destination; and you are just at the beginning of your next adventure, wherever that may be!

As you consider your next step, know that Rockport School is dedicated to inspiring excellence in every individual pupil, wherever your talents and interests may lie.

Book a private tour of the school during our Open Week (27th - 31st January) to experience the magic of Rockport for yourself.

Link in bio to book your visit.

Our netball teams recently hosted 5 teams from Hoe Bridge School in Woking, Surrey. Across 6 matches played, we achieved 3 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. All the girls played very well with 100% commitment, and we were very proud of them all!

Looking at post-primary school options, or know of someone who is? Book a private tour of the school during our Open Week and experience all that sets Rockport apart.

For a truly unique, individualised and rounded education, look no further.

#RockportSchool #InspiringExcellence

Final reminder about our P1 Open Morning this Saturday, 18th January. Bring your little ones and share with friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there! 😀

We are so excited to welcome prospective pupils and families to our Open Day on Saturday 18th, January!

Take the opportunity to explore all the adventure that Rockport has to offer, and meet our Early Years’ teachers and Headmaster.

Please share with anyone you know considering options for P1 and Pre-school in September 2025 📚

Wishing you and yours a peaceful and happy Christmas break from all at Rockport, after what was a fabulous and busy first term 🎄

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Welcome to Rockport School

It's a professional, open, friendly and very kids oriented school. Great after school activities and the whole unit is run professionally from the master down. The best money I have ever spent. Dad of Patrick & Stephen

"Do what you love and do it brilliantly."

Senior School

Junior School

Boarding

Our pupils continue to excel academically. Take a look at the most recent 2024 results.

As the only fully independent day and boarding school in Northern Ireland, Rockport shadows the national curriculum and also has the flexibility to make the best decisions for the school and its pupils.

LATEST NEWS

R5 Residential Recap 2025

Royal Celebrations for our Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awardees

Reflecting on VE Day Celebrations

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It's a professional, open, friendly and very kids oriented school. Great after school activities and the whole unit is run professionally from the master down. The best money I have ever spent.
Dad of Patrick & Stephen