Foyle College, LONDONDERRY
Foyle College is a grammar school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Foyle College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Foyle College is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
893 pupils are enrolled, 12% are entitled to free school meals, 41% are Catholic and 38% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
54 pupils (6% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 37 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Foyle College are St Mary's College (0.3 miles), St Columb's College (0.7 miles), St Joseph's Boys' School (0.9 miles) and St Brigid's College (1.2 miles).
St Mary's CollegeSt Columb's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' SchoolSt Brigid's College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Foyle College.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Foyle College, 50 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Foyle College are Holy Family Primary School (0.5 miles), St Anne's Primary School (0.6 miles), St Eithne's Primary School (0.6 miles) and Gaelscoil na Daroige (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, Foyle College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Holy Family Primary SchoolSt Anne's Primary SchoolSt Eithne's Primary SchoolGaelscoil na Daroige
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 Foyle 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 (133 pupils)
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (106 pupils)
79.2%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.1%
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 Foyle College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
54
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
6.0%
of pupils enrolled
37
With a statement (stage 3)
17
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
Foyle College
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Questions parents ask about Foyle College
When was Foyle College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Foyle College in November 2025.
What are exam results like at Foyle College?
In 2024/25, of the 133 Year 12 pupils at Foyle College, 100% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 100% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 106 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 79.2% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.1% 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 Foyle College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Foyle 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 Foyle College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Foyle College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Foyle College?
Foyle College is at 122 NORTHLAND ROAD, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 0AW.