This year's theme, Making a Difference for Learners, highlights the real and lasting impact that thoughtful technology integration can have on educational outcomes. The awards, in partnership with Capita, celebrate the creativity, leadership and dedication of teachers and learners across primary, post-primary, nursery, special schools and EOTAS centres.
CSSC is proud to congratulate the following controlled schools on their achievements:
Primary schools
Joint winner: Strabane Controlled Primary School
Highly commended: Groggan Primary School (Antrim) and Millington Primary School (Portadown)
Special Schools
Winner: Clifton Special School (Bangor)
Highly commended: Cedar Lodge Special School (Belfast) and Knockavoe Special School (Strabane)
Post Primary School
Highly commended: Boys' Model School (Belfast)
Well done to all winners, highly commended schools and finalists, your work is an inspiration to the whole education community in Northern Ireland.
24 June 2026