The grounds were originally purchased in 1887 by the Trustees of the will of Henry James Campbell as the location for the College that bears his name. Moderate additions and disposals have been made in the interim resulting in a wooded campus of some 100 acres set in the east of the City of Belfast .
The original building, now listed, stands as an impressive example of Victorian architecture and forms the heart of the cluster of school buildings which, in addition to the main building, comprise of 2 classroom blocks, 2 sports halls, a swimming pool, a shooting range and boarding facilities.
The recently built Middle School forms an excellent base for Years 8, 9 and 10 and in May 2006 our kindergarten and preparatory students moved to the striking new Junior School which enjoys a delightful and secure site close to the main building.
The extensive grounds cover all our needs for our primary sports of rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and athletics and we are now able to boast 2 all weather surfaces, 10 rugby pitches, 5 cricket squares and 2 new changing pavilions. A new running track is planned in the near future and the Governors are committed to the continuous improvement of our existing pitches and woodlands.
Our students are, indeed, fortunate to have such a spectacular and well-equipped campus that provides a safe environment for our total curriculum.