Devenish College, ENNISKILLEN
Devenish College is a grammar school for pupils in Enniskillen.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Devenish College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Devenish College is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
757 pupils are enrolled, 21% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 78% Protestant and 6% are newcomer pupils.
124 pupils (16% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 75 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Devenish College are Mount Lourdes Grammar School (0.5 miles), St Joseph's College (0.9 miles), St Michael's College (1 mile) and St Fanchea's College (1.3 miles).
Mount Lourdes Grammar SchoolSt Joseph's CollegeSt Michael's CollegeSt Fanchea's College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Devenish College.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Devenish College, 160 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Devenish College are Enniskillen Model Primary School (0.4 miles), Holy Trinity Primary School (0.9 miles), Jones Memorial Primary School (1.2 miles) and Enniskillen Integrated Primary School (1.5 miles). As a grammar school, Devenish College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Enniskillen Model Primary SchoolHoly Trinity Primary SchoolJones Memorial Primary SchoolEnniskillen Integrated Primary School
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 Devenish College in November 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Devenish College is a secondary school located in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It lies within the Western Education Authority area.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (114 pupils)
63.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
79.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (24 pupils)
25%
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.
Keep up with Devenish College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
124
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
16.4%
of pupils enrolled
75
With a statement (stage 3)
49
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
Questions parents ask about Devenish College
When was Devenish College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Devenish College in November 2017.
What are exam results like at Devenish College?
In 2024/25, of the 114 Year 12 pupils at Devenish College, 63.2% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 79.8% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 24 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 25% 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 Devenish College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Devenish College 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 Devenish College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Devenish College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Devenish College?
Devenish College is at 1 Alego Drive, Derrychara, ENNISKILLEN, FERMANAGH, BT74 6JL.