4 KILLYCOMAINE ROAD, CRAIGAVON, BT63 5BU, ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON
Secondary exam index (SAER — Northern Ireland)
Post-primary (secondary) publication only
78.4 / 100
Top 22% among secondary schools in Northern Ireland with published SAER data
Same cohort as the Open Data NI SAER school tables (secondary / post-primary exam statistics only). Not an ETI inspection score. SAER is the Department of Education’s post-primary (secondary) examination bulletin on Open Data NI. The index ranks schools only within that publication — not primary schools, and not comparable to England/Scotland LocaleIQ.
Portadown College is a Grammar — Controlled for pupils aged not published based in ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON, Northern Ireland. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.
It has not published pupils on roll. School capacity: not published.
For most Northern Ireland schools this profile is built from the Department of Education school census reference data on Open Data NI (name, sector, council, address/postcode), not from the England/Wales GIAS bulk feed. Post-primary exam statistics come from the same department’s SAER open-data release where we match the school reference—not every phase has a SAER row. Ofsted, DfE GCSE/KS2 tables, and Parent View do not cover NI; inspection grades are published by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI). Confirm admissions and term dates with ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON directly.
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Measure
Value
Year 12 pupils (Key Stage 4 cohort counted in SAER)
218
% entered for five or more Level 2 qualifications (incl. GCSE and recognised equivalents)
100.0%
% achieving five A*–C grades at Level 2 (including equivalents)
98.6%
% achieving five A*–C at Level 2 including English and mathematics
98.6%
Final-year post-16 pupils eligible for level 3 counts in SAER
164
% with three A-levels (or equivalent) at grades A*–C in final year
73.8%
% with two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades A*–E in final year
Local authorityARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON
RegionNorthern Ireland
URN5410067
School typeGrammar — Controlled
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Frequently asked questions
What is Portadown College's inspection rating in Northern Ireland?
Portadown College is inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), not Ofsted. LocaleIQ does not include ETI grades here — open etini.gov.uk and search for the school name for the latest inspection report.
What type of school is Portadown College?
Portadown College is a Grammar — Controlled in the secondary phase and is currently Open.
What is the admissions policy at Portadown College?
Portadown College admissions are handled by the school and the relevant Education Authority area (ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON). Confirm criteria, catchment, and key dates with the school or EA — arrangements differ from England.
Where is Portadown College located?
Portadown College is located at 4 KILLYCOMAINE ROAD, CRAIGAVON, BT63 5BU, ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON.
What postcode is Portadown College in?
Portadown College is associated with postcode BT63 5BU (as recorded in the profile).
What is the Department of Education reference number for Portadown College?
Northern Ireland uses a Department of Education establishment reference (often called “DE ref” or “school ref”) aligned with this profile ID: 5410067. It is not a Department for Education (England) URN.
Does Portadown College have a sixth form?
Portadown College includes post-16 provision (sixth form or college pathway) based on its published age range or provider type.
How can I compare Portadown College with nearby schools?
Open the LocaleIQ schools map for BT63 5BU for nearby schools. For inspection outcomes use the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI); for exam statistics use Department of Education and Open Data NI links on this page — Ofsted and Parent View are England-only.
Where are inspection reports and performance statistics for Portadown College?
Northern Ireland schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), not Ofsted. Aggregated exam performance, census, and open data releases are published by the Department of Education and Open Data NI. Use the curated links in the “Northern Ireland: official sources” section on this page.
Why is there no Ofsted Parent View block for Portadown College?
Parent View is an Ofsted service for England. Northern Ireland does not publish an identical per-school parent survey file. For official survey-based context (for example School Omnibus aggregate reports), use the Department of Education survey hub linked on this page.
Is Portadown College a good school?
Portadown College has a SAER-based secondary exam index of 78.4/100 — Top 22% among secondary schools in Northern Ireland with published SAER data on published post-primary exam indicators (Open Data NI). This is not an ETI inspection grade.
