Larne High School, LARNE
Larne High School is a grammar school for pupils in Larne.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Larne High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Larne High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
833 pupils are enrolled, 35% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 65% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
376 pupils (45% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 159 of them with a statement.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Larne High School.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sallagh Park, 130 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Larne High School are Moyle Primary School (under 0.1 miles), St Macnissi's Primary School (0.4 miles), Larne and Inver Primary School (0.6 miles) and St Anthony's Primary School (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, Larne High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Moyle Primary SchoolSt Macnissi's Primary SchoolLarne and Inver Primary SchoolSt Anthony'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 High School in July 2024.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Larne High School is a secondary school in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (107 pupils)
50.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
86%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (79 pupils)
75.9%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.7%
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 High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
376
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
45.1%
of pupils enrolled
159
With a statement (stage 3)
217
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 High School
When was Larne High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Larne High School in July 2024.
What are exam results like at Larne High School?
In 2024/25, of the 107 Year 12 pupils at Larne High School, 50.5% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 86% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 79 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 75.9% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.7% 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 High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Larne High 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 High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Larne High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Larne High School?
Larne High School is at 20 SALLAGH PARK, LARNE, ANTRIM, BT40 1NT.