Lagan College, BELFAST
Lagan College is a grammar school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Lagan College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Lagan College is a gmi school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1472 pupils are enrolled, 18% are entitled to free school meals, 36% are Catholic and 31% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
256 pupils (17% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 129 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Lagan College are Breda Academy (1.2 miles), Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (1.3 miles), Wellington College (1.5 miles) and St Joseph's College (1.5 miles).
Breda AcademyAquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolWellington CollegeSt Joseph's College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lagan College.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lagan College, 220 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Lagan College are Loughview Integrated Primary School (0.7 miles), St Bernard's Primary School (0.7 miles), Cairnshill Integrated Primary School (0.8 miles) and Lisnasharragh Primary School (0.9 miles). As a grammar school, Lagan College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Loughview Integrated Primary SchoolSt Bernard's Primary SchoolCairnshill Integrated Primary SchoolLisnasharragh 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 Lagan College in May 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Lagan College is a grant maintained integrated secondary school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It holds a total of around 1480 students.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (219 pupils)
88.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
96.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (146 pupils)
74.7%
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 Lagan College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
256
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
17.4%
of pupils enrolled
129
With a statement (stage 3)
127
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
Lagan College
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Questions parents ask about Lagan College
When was Lagan College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Lagan College in May 2019.
What are exam results like at Lagan College?
In 2024/25, of the 219 Year 12 pupils at Lagan College, 88.1% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 96.8% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 146 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 74.7% 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 Lagan College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Lagan 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 Lagan College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Lagan College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Lagan College?
Lagan College is at 44 MANSE ROAD, CASTLEREAGH, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT8 6SA.