Larne Grammar School, LARNE
Larne Grammar School is a grammar school for pupils in Larne.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Larne Grammar School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Larne Grammar School is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
747 pupils are enrolled, 7% are entitled to free school meals and 10% are Catholic and 63% Protestant.
24 pupils (3% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 12 of them with a statement.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Larne Grammar School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Brae, 40 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Larne Grammar School are St Anthony's Primary School (0.3 miles), Larne and Inver Primary School (0.3 miles), Moyle Primary School (0.5 miles) and St Macnissi's Primary School (0.6 miles). As a grammar school, Larne Grammar School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Anthony's Primary SchoolLarne and Inver Primary SchoolMoyle Primary SchoolSt Macnissi's 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 Larne Grammar School in January 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Larne Grammar School is a co-educational voluntary grammar school located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1886 by Sir Edward Coey and John Crawford, it has around 760 pupils and 50 teaching staff.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (109 pupils)
96.3%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
98.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (78 pupils)
78.2%
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 Larne Grammar School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
24
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
3.2%
of pupils enrolled
12
With a statement (stage 3)
12
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 Larne Grammar School
When was Larne Grammar School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Larne Grammar School in January 2020.
What are exam results like at Larne Grammar School?
In 2024/25, of the 109 Year 12 pupils at Larne Grammar School, 96.3% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 98.2% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 78 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 78.2% 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 Larne Grammar School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Larne Grammar 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 Larne Grammar School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Larne Grammar School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Larne Grammar School?
Larne Grammar School is at LOWER CAIRNCASTLE ROAD, LARNE, ANTRIM, BT40 1PQ.