Loreto College, COLERAINE
Loreto College is a grammar school for pupils in Coleraine.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Loreto College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Loreto College is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
996 pupils are enrolled, 15% are entitled to free school meals, 76% are Catholic and 10% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
126 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 31 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Loreto College are Coleraine Grammar (0.3 miles), Coleraine College (0.5 miles), St Joseph's College (1.4 miles) and North Coast Integrated College (1.5 miles).
Coleraine GrammarColeraine CollegeSt Joseph's CollegeNorth Coast Integrated College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Loreto College.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Loreto College, 80 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Loreto College are D H Christie Memorial Primary School (0.3 miles), St John's Primary School (0.7 miles), Killowen Primary School (1 mile) and Millburn Primary School (1.1 miles). As a grammar school, Loreto College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
D H Christie Memorial Primary SchoolSt John's Primary SchoolKillowen Primary SchoolMillburn 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 Loreto College in November 2024.
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 (143 pupils)
83.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
95.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (101 pupils)
74.3%
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 Loreto College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
126
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.7%
of pupils enrolled
31
With a statement (stage 3)
95
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 Loreto College
When was Loreto College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Loreto College in November 2024.
What are exam results like at Loreto College?
In 2024/25, of the 143 Year 12 pupils at Loreto College, 83.9% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 95.8% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 101 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 74.3% 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 Loreto College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Loreto 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 Loreto College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Loreto College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Loreto College?
Loreto College is at CASTLEROCK ROAD, COLERAINE, LONDONDERRY, BT51 3JZ.