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- Rockport was founded by Geoffrey Bing, in 1906, as a boys’ preparatory school, and pupils were made ready for the Common Entrance examination to public schools throughout the United Kingdom. Originally with just four boys, one assistant master, and a matron, the school expanded considerably during Bing’s Headship, and concerts, plays, sporting fixtures, and Lough swims flourished. Rockport became a Charitable Trust in 1967, has subsequently had two Headmistresses and three Headmasters, and has grown to be a school of 250 pupils. The school became fully co-educational in 1967 and began taking pupils to the age of 16 in 1998 and the age of 18 in 2015. New buildings and facilities have continued to be added to the Rockport estate, but the school remains very identifiable with the one established by Bing over a century ago. Rockport a great school with a proud tradition. Idyllically situated on the shores of Belfast Lough and a proud member of Round Square, we have strong values and a sense of adventure. Combine everything that makes us ‘Rockport’ and you have an inspiring environment and an education which goes far beyond the classroom. Small class sizes help meet the individual needs of our pupils and our excellent GCSE and ALevel results, alongside overall academic achievements are testament to our bespoke educational approach. In a woodland setting adjacent to ten miles of the coastal path and with the Mourne Mountains only an hour away, we foster a spirit of adventure and a love for the great outdoors that can last a lifetime. Children from the age of 8 go hillwalking and sailing and in senior school, we enjoy almost 100% participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Service is encouraged at Rockport and our children regularly volunteer to help in the community and to care for the environment. We enjoy much success on the sports field and believe sport is so important that we do an hour of games every day. We are also successful in the Arts, with a remarkably high level of participation in Music and Drama. Our children develop leadership skills and practice public speaking from an early age developing confidence which stands them in good stead in later life. View full school
- Rockport was founded by Geoffrey Bing, in 1906, as a boys’ preparatory school, and pupils were made ready for the Common Entrance examination to public schools throughout the United Kingdom. Originally with just four boys, one assistant master, and a matron, the school expanded considerably during Bing’s Headship, and concerts, plays, sporting fixtures, and Lough swims flourished. Rockport became a Charitable Trust in 1967, has subsequently had two Headmistresses and three Headmasters, and has grown to be a school of 250 pupils. The school became fully co-educational in 1967 and began taking pupils to the age of 16 in 1998 and the age of 18 in 2015. New buildings and facilities have continued to be added to the Rockport estate, but the school remains very identifiable with the one established by Bing over a century ago. Rockport is a great school with a proud tradition. Idyllically situated on the shores of Belfast Lough and a proud member of Round Square, we have strong values and a sense of adventure. Combine everything that makes us ‘Rockport’ and you have an inspiring environment and an education which goes far beyond the classroom. Small class sizes help meet the individual needs of our pupils and our excellent GCSE and ALevel results, alongside overall academic achievements are testament to our bespoke educational approach. In a woodland setting adjacent to ten miles of the coastal path and with the Mourne Mountains only an hour away, we foster a spirit of adventure and a love for the great outdoors that can last a lifetime. Children from the age of 8 go hillwalking and sailing and in senior school, we enjoy almost 100% participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Service is encouraged at Rockport and our children regularly volunteer to help in the community and to care for the environment. We enjoy much success on the sports field and believe sport is so important that we do an hour of games every day. We are also successful in the Arts, with a remarkably high level of participation in Music and Drama. Our children develop leadership skills and practice public speaking from an early age developing confidence that stands them in good stead in later life. View full school
Rockport was founded by Geoffrey Bing, in 1906, as a boys’ preparatory school, and pupils were made ready for the Common Entrance examination to public schools throughout the United Kingdom. Originally with just four boys, one assistant master, and a matron, the school expanded considerably during Bing’s Headship, and concerts, plays, sporting fixtures, and Lough swims flourished. Rockport became a Charitable Trust in 1967, has subsequently had two Headmistresses and three Headmasters, and has grown to be a school of 250 pupils. The school became fully co-educational in 1967 and began taking pupils to the age of 16 in 1998 and the age of 18 in 2015. New buildings and facilities have continued to be added to the Rockport estate, but the school remains very identifiable with the one established by Bing over a century ago. Rockport a great school with a proud tradition. Idyllically situated on the shores of Belfast Lough and a proud member of Round Square, we have strong values and a sense of adventure. Combine everything that makes us ‘Rockport’ and you have an inspiring environment and an education which goes far beyond the classroom. Small class sizes help meet the individual needs of our pupils and our excellent GCSE and ALevel results, alongside overall academic achievements are testament to our bespoke educational approach. In a woodland setting adjacent to ten miles of the coastal path and with the Mourne Mountains only an hour away, we foster a spirit of adventure and a love for the great outdoors that can last a lifetime. Children from the age of 8 go hillwalking and sailing and in senior school, we enjoy almost 100% participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Service is encouraged at Rockport and our children regularly volunteer to help in the community and to care for the environment. We enjoy much success on the sports field and believe sport is so important that we do an hour of games every day. We are also successful in the Arts, with a remarkably high level of participation in Music and Drama. Our children develop leadership skills and practice public speaking from an early age developing confidence which stands them in good stead in later life.
Rockport was founded by Geoffrey Bing, in 1906, as a boys’ preparatory school, and pupils were made ready for the Common Entrance examination to public schools throughout the United Kingdom. Originally with just four boys, one assistant master, and a matron, the school expanded considerably during Bing’s Headship, and concerts, plays, sporting fixtures, and Lough swims flourished. Rockport became a Charitable Trust in 1967, has subsequently had two Headmistresses and three Headmasters, and has grown to be a school of 250 pupils. The school became fully co-educational in 1967 and began taking pupils to the age of 16 in 1998 and the age of 18 in 2015. New buildings and facilities have continued to be added to the Rockport estate, but the school remains very identifiable with the one established by Bing over a century ago. Rockport is a great school with a proud tradition. Idyllically situated on the shores of Belfast Lough and a proud member of Round Square, we have strong values and a sense of adventure. Combine everything that makes us ‘Rockport’ and you have an inspiring environment and an education which goes far beyond the classroom. Small class sizes help meet the individual needs of our pupils and our excellent GCSE and ALevel results, alongside overall academic achievements are testament to our bespoke educational approach. In a woodland setting adjacent to ten miles of the coastal path and with the Mourne Mountains only an hour away, we foster a spirit of adventure and a love for the great outdoors that can last a lifetime. Children from the age of 8 go hillwalking and sailing and in senior school, we enjoy almost 100% participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Service is encouraged at Rockport and our children regularly volunteer to help in the community and to care for the environment. We enjoy much success on the sports field and believe sport is so important that we do an hour of games every day. We are also successful in the Arts, with a remarkably high level of participation in Music and Drama. Our children develop leadership skills and practice public speaking from an early age developing confidence that stands them in good stead in later life.
