Laurelhill Community College, LISBURN
Laurelhill Community College is a grammar school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Laurelhill Community College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Laurelhill Community College is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
959 pupils are enrolled, 31% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 60% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
227 pupils (24% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 86 of them with a statement.
Laurelhill Community College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Laurelhill has been serving and providing quality education in this community for over 40 years. The strapline for the College is 'Learning and Achieving Together'. We provide quality learning and teaching opportunities which enable our pupils to reach their full potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, basketball, badminton, swimming, running, drama and choir.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Laurelhill Community College are St Patrick's Academy (0.6 miles), Wallace High School (0.7 miles), Friends' School (0.9 miles) and Lisnagarvey High School (1 mile).
St Patrick's AcademyWallace High SchoolFriends' SchoolLisnagarvey High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Laurelhill Community College.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Laurelhill Community College Lisburn, 60 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Laurelhill Community College are Killowen Primary School (0.3 miles), Pond Park Primary School (0.4 miles), St Aloysius Primary School (0.6 miles) and Wallace High School (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, Laurelhill Community College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Killowen Primary SchoolPond Park Primary SchoolSt Aloysius Primary SchoolWallace High 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 Laurelhill Community College in December 2017.
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 (164 pupils)
64%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
85.4%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (38 pupils)
52.6%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
94.7%
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 Laurelhill Community College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
227
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
23.7%
of pupils enrolled
86
With a statement (stage 3)
141
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
Laurelhill Community College
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Questions parents ask about Laurelhill Community College
When was Laurelhill Community College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Laurelhill Community College in December 2017.
What are exam results like at Laurelhill Community College?
In 2024/25, of the 164 Year 12 pupils at Laurelhill Community College, 64% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 85.4% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 38 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 52.6% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 94.7% 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 Laurelhill Community College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Laurelhill Community 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 Laurelhill Community College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Laurelhill Community College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Laurelhill Community College?
Laurelhill Community College is at 22 LAURELHILL ROAD, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 2UH.