Lisneal College, LONDONDERRY
Lisneal College is a grammar school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Lisneal College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Lisneal College is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1192 pupils are enrolled, 34% are entitled to free school meals, 9% are Catholic and 74% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
231 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 147 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Lisneal College are Oakgrove Integrated College (2 miles), Lumen Christi College (2.3 miles), St Mary's College (2.5 miles) and St Cecilia's College (2.5 miles).
Oakgrove Integrated CollegeLumen Christi CollegeSt Mary's CollegeSt Cecilia's College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lisneal College.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lisneal College, 70 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Lisneal College are Lisnagelvin Primary School (0.7 miles), Drumahoe Primary School (1.2 miles), Ebrington Controlled Primary School (1.2 miles) and Oakgrove Integrated Primary School (1.3 miles). As a grammar school, Lisneal College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Lisnagelvin Primary SchoolDrumahoe Primary SchoolEbrington Controlled Primary SchoolOakgrove Integrated 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 Lisneal College in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Lisneal College is a controlled secondary school located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is within the Western Education and Library Board area.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (187 pupils)
63.1%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
96.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (58 pupils)
70.7%
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 Lisneal College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
231
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.4%
of pupils enrolled
147
With a statement (stage 3)
84
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
Lisneal College
Questions parents ask about Lisneal College
When was Lisneal College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Lisneal College in June 2017.
What are exam results like at Lisneal College?
In 2024/25, of the 187 Year 12 pupils at Lisneal College, 63.1% 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 58 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 70.7% 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 Lisneal College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Lisneal 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 Lisneal College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Lisneal College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Lisneal College?
Lisneal College is at 70 Crescent Link Road, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT47 5FQ.