Breda Academy Explained

Breda Academy
Motto:Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Address:Newtownbreda Road[1]
City:Belfast
Postcode:BT8 6PY
Status:Open
Principal:P Perry[2]
Principal Label:Acting Principal
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Enrollment:700 (approx.)[3]
Staff:90

Breda Academy is a controlled secondary school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, which opened in September 2015.

History

Breda Academy opened in 2015 as an amalgamation between Newtownbreda High School and Knockbreda High School.[4]

Enrollment

The school currently has just under 700 students enrolled at the school, with 150 enrolled within the schools Sixth Form.[5]

In September 2022, the school enrolled 130 new year 8 students.

Academics

The school offers both GCSE and A Level courses for study.

The school states that, in 2022, 98% of year 12 students achieved 5 or more GCSEs at grades A*-C (62% including English and Maths) and 70% of year 14 students achieved 3 A Levels at grades A*-C.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Contact us. Breda Academy. en-US. 2023-03-14.
  2. Web site: Education Authority Northern Ireland. Education Authority Northern Ireland. en-US. 2023-03-14.
  3. Web site: Principal's Welcome. Breda Academy. en-US. 2023-03-14.
  4. Web site: Principal sets out vision for schools’ amalgamation . 2023-03-14 . www.sec-ed.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Principal's Welcome . 2023-03-14 . www.breda.academy . en.