Omagh Academy, OMAGH
Omagh Academy is a grammar school for pupils in Omagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Omagh Academy in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Omagh Academy is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
671 pupils are enrolled, 8% are entitled to free school meals, 6% are Catholic and 79% Protestant and 2% are newcomer pupils.
44 pupils (7% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 13 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Omagh Academy are Christian Brothers' Grammar School (0.2 miles), Sacred Heart College (0.4 miles), Omagh High School (0.4 miles) and Loreto Grammar School (0.5 miles).
Christian Brothers' Grammar SchoolSacred Heart CollegeOmagh High SchoolLoreto Grammar School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Omagh Academy.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Omagh Academy, 50 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Omagh Academy are Omagh County Primary School (0.4 miles), Gibson Primary School (0.6 miles), Holy Family Primary School (0.6 miles) and Omagh Integrated Primary School (0.8 miles). As a grammar school, Omagh Academy admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Omagh County Primary SchoolGibson Primary SchoolHoly Family Primary SchoolOmagh 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 Omagh Academy in December 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Omagh Academy is a grammar school in Omagh, County Tyrone, located at 21-23 Dublin Road. As of 2018, the school had approximately 670 pupils.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (96 pupils)
99%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (85 pupils)
70.6%
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 Omagh Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
44
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
6.6%
of pupils enrolled
13
With a statement (stage 3)
31
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 Omagh Academy
When was Omagh Academy last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Omagh Academy in December 2025.
What are exam results like at Omagh Academy?
In 2024/25, of the 96 Year 12 pupils at Omagh Academy, 99% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 100% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 85 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 70.6% 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 Omagh Academy?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Omagh Academy 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 Omagh Academy?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Omagh Academy. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Omagh Academy?
Omagh Academy is at 21-23 DUBLIN ROAD, OMAGH, TYRONE, BT78 1HF.