Lisnagarvey High School, LISBURN
Lisnagarvey High School is a grammar school for pupils in Lisburn.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Lisnagarvey High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Lisnagarvey High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
614 pupils are enrolled, 36% are entitled to free school meals and 6% are Catholic and 67% Protestant.
115 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 72 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Lisnagarvey High School are St Patrick's Academy (0.4 miles), Wallace High School (0.9 miles), Friends' School (1 mile) and Laurelhill Community College (1 mile).
St Patrick's AcademyWallace High SchoolFriends' SchoolLaurelhill Community College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lisnagarvey High School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lisnagarvey High School Lisburn, 90 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Lisnagarvey High School are Old Warren Primary School (0.2 miles), Lisburn Central Primary School (0.4 miles), St Aloysius Primary School (0.4 miles) and Tonagh Primary School (0.5 miles). As a grammar school, Lisnagarvey High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Old Warren Primary SchoolLisburn Central Primary SchoolSt Aloysius Primary SchoolTonagh 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 Lisnagarvey High School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Lisnagarvey High School is a controlled mixed secondary school located in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was established in 1957 and is within the South Eastern region of the Education Authority.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (87 pupils)
70.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
93.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (26 pupils)
84.6%
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 Lisnagarvey High School
Getting There
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Special educational needs
115
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
18.7%
of pupils enrolled
72
With a statement (stage 3)
43
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
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Questions parents ask about Lisnagarvey High School
When was Lisnagarvey High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Lisnagarvey High School in June 2019.
What are exam results like at Lisnagarvey High School?
In 2024/25, of the 87 Year 12 pupils at Lisnagarvey High School, 70.1% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 93.1% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 26 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 84.6% 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 Lisnagarvey High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Lisnagarvey 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 Lisnagarvey High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Lisnagarvey High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Lisnagarvey High School?
Lisnagarvey High School is at WARREN GARDENS, LISBURN, ANTRIM, BT28 1HN.