Welcome


Mrs J Reid

Welcome to the Wallace High School


At Wallace, our ethos is inspired by the legacy of our founder, Sir Richard Wallace – a legacy built on generosity, vision and hope. We are proud to be a selective grammar school that combines academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care. Every student is supported to grow not only in knowledge, but in character, confidence and compassion.


Our school motto, Esperance – meaning “Hope” – captures the spirit of our community: forward-thinking, inclusive and committed to helping every young person thrive. We offer a rich and challenging education, grounded in values of commitment, opportunity, respect and excellence. Through innovation, a focus on sustainability and an emphasis on the whole child, we prepare our students to make a meaningful contribution to society – and to shape the future with purpose.


Mrs J. Reid (Principal)

School News

Enterprise Education and Financial Wellbeing Centre of Excellence Award for Wallace High School 2025

Wallace High School is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Centre of Excellence Award for its outstanding contribution to enterprise education and financial wellbeing for the 2024–2025 academic year. This national recognition reflects the school’s...

Maths Momentum 2025: Northern Ireland’s Educators Gather for Inaugural NIMTA Conference

On Saturday 30th August 2025, Wallace High School was proud to welcome approximately 120 Mathematics teachers and educators from across...

Introducing Our Senior Prefect Team 2025–2026

As we begin a new academic year, we are proud to introduce our Senior Prefect Team for 2025–2026. These outstanding students have been...

Introducing Wallace High School’s 2025 Principal: Mrs Jennifer Reid

We are delighted to welcome Mrs Jennifer Reid as the new Principal of The Wallace High School, effective from August 2025. A distinguished...

Proudly Celebrating GCSE Achievement 2025

Wallace High School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 11 and 12 students in this year’s GCSE examinations....

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Wallace Athletics Success and Overview 2024–25

The 2024–25 Schools’ Athletics Season proved to be a very successful year, highlighted by some record-breaking performances on the track and a large contingent of students...

Wallace High School Hockey Teams Take Scotland by Storm in 2025

A group of 30 enthusiastic and talented Wallace High School pupils embarked on an exciting hockey tour to Scotland from 17th to 19th March. Comprising players from the U14A and...

Wallace Netball Glory: The 2025 Season

The 2024–2025 season has been another outstanding year for netball at Wallace High School. Under the leadership of former pupil and 2024’s School Netball Coach of the Year,...