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

European Day of Languages 2025 at Wallace High School

Wallace High School once again marked the European Day of Languages with an exciting and inspiring week of celebrations that brought the entire school community together. The annual event, organised by the Modern Languages Department, shone a light on the school’s cultural...

Rotary Interact Brings Halloween Magic to Wallace High School 2025

The Rotary Interact group at Wallace High School brought Halloween magic to the school’s social area, transforming it into a fabulously...

UK German Connection 2025: Erlangen, du warst wunderbar!

During the summer, Year 12 pupil Kate continued her passion for studying German by participating in the 2025 UK-German Connection...

Public Speaking Competition at Stormont Celebrates Young Voices and Lasting Legacy 2025

The historic Senate Chamber at Stormont once again played host to one of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious youth public speaking...

Year 8 Adventure Day 2025

On a bright morning filled with excitement and energy, the entire Year 8 cohort set off for Jungle NI, ready for an unforgettable Adventure...

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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,...