Castlederg High School, CASTLEDERG
Castlederg High School is a grammar school for pupils in Castlederg.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Castlederg High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Castlederg High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
462 pupils are enrolled, 29% are entitled to free school meals, 5% are Catholic and 87% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
60 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 46 of them with a statement.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Castlederg High School.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Castlederg High School are Edwards Primary School (0.7 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (1 mile). As a grammar school, Castlederg High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Castlederg High School in February 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (91 pupils)
68.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
86.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (32 pupils)
53.1%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
100%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
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Special educational needs
60
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.0%
of pupils enrolled
46
With a statement (stage 3)
14
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Castlederg High School
Questions parents ask about Castlederg High School
When was Castlederg High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Castlederg High School in February 2020.
What are exam results like at Castlederg High School?
In 2024/25, of the 91 Year 12 pupils at Castlederg High School, 68.1% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 86.8% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 32 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 53.1% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 100% achieved two or more at A* to E. The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at Castlederg High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Castlederg High School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Castlederg High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Castlederg High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Castlederg High School?
Castlederg High School is at 16 CASTLEGORE ROAD, CASTLEDERG, TYRONE, BT81 7RU.