Lumen Christi College, LONDONDERRY
Lumen Christi College is a grammar school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Lumen Christi College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Lumen Christi College is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
862 pupils are enrolled, 9% are entitled to free school meals, 90% are Catholic and 1% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
66 pupils (8% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 24 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Lumen Christi College are St Cecilia's College (0.3 miles), St Joseph's Boys' School (0.7 miles), St Mary's College (1.5 miles) and Foyle College (1.5 miles).
St Cecilia's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' SchoolSt Mary's CollegeFoyle College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lumen Christi College.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lumen Christi School, 50 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Lumen Christi College are Nazareth House Primary School (0.1 miles), Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (0.1 miles), Longtower Primary School (0.2 miles) and Fountain Primary School (0.4 miles). As a grammar school, Lumen Christi College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Nazareth House Primary SchoolGaelscoil Eadain MhoirLongtower Primary SchoolFountain 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 Lumen Christi College in May 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Lumen Christi College is a co-educational Catholic grammar school in Derry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1997, and is located at the site of the old St Columb's College.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (126 pupils)
99.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
99.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (115 pupils)
85.2%
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 Lumen Christi College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
66
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
7.7%
of pupils enrolled
24
With a statement (stage 3)
42
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 Lumen Christi College
When was Lumen Christi College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Lumen Christi College in May 2017.
What are exam results like at Lumen Christi College?
In 2024/25, of the 126 Year 12 pupils at Lumen Christi College, 99.2% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 99.2% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 115 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 85.2% 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 Lumen Christi College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Lumen Christi 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 Lumen Christi College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Lumen Christi College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Lumen Christi College?
Lumen Christi College is at 181 BISHOP STREET, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 6UJ.