Fort Hill College, LISBURN
Fort Hill College is a grammar school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Fort Hill College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Fort Hill College is a controlled integrated school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
833 pupils are enrolled, 33% are entitled to free school meals, 10% are Catholic and 51% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
160 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 101 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Fort Hill College are Friends' School (0.6 miles), Wallace High School (0.8 miles), Lisnagarvey High School (1.3 miles) and Laurelhill Community College (1.5 miles).
Friends' SchoolWallace High SchoolLisnagarvey High SchoolLaurelhill Community College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fort Hill College.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forthill School, 90 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Fort Hill College are Fort Hill Integrated Primary School (under 0.1 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (0.3 miles), Brownlee Primary School (0.5 miles) and Largymore Primary School (0.5 miles). As a grammar school, Fort Hill College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Fort Hill Integrated Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolBrownlee Primary SchoolLargymore 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 Fort Hill College in November 2025.
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 (129 pupils)
49.6%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
76.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (32 pupils)
43.8%
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 Fort Hill College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
160
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.2%
of pupils enrolled
101
With a statement (stage 3)
59
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
Fort Hill College
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Questions parents ask about Fort Hill College
When was Fort Hill College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Fort Hill College in November 2025.
What are exam results like at Fort Hill College?
In 2024/25, of the 129 Year 12 pupils at Fort Hill College, 49.6% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 76.7% 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, 43.8% 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 Fort Hill College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Fort Hill 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 Fort Hill College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Fort Hill College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Fort Hill College?
Fort Hill College is at BELFAST ROAD, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT27 4TL.