Omagh High School, OMAGH
Omagh High School is a grammar school for pupils in Omagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Omagh High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Omagh High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
462 pupils are enrolled, 25% are entitled to free school meals, 17% are Catholic and 65% Protestant and 21% are newcomer pupils.
213 pupils (46% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 41 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Omagh High School are Omagh Academy (0.4 miles), Christian Brothers' Grammar School (0.6 miles), Sacred Heart College (0.8 miles) and Loreto Grammar School (0.8 miles).
Omagh AcademyChristian Brothers' Grammar SchoolSacred Heart CollegeLoreto Grammar School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Omagh High School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High School, 60 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Omagh High School are Omagh County Primary School (0.1 miles), Gibson Primary School (0.5 miles), Omagh Integrated Primary School (0.9 miles) and Holy Family Primary School (1 mile). As a grammar school, Omagh High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Omagh County Primary SchoolGibson Primary SchoolOmagh Integrated Primary SchoolHoly Family 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 High School in June 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Omagh High School is a secondary school in Omagh, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. The school is located on the east side of town.
From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (73 pupils)
65.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
82.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (23 pupils)
47.8%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
87%
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 High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
213
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
46.1%
of pupils enrolled
41
With a statement (stage 3)
172
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 High School
When was Omagh High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Omagh High School in June 2019.
What are exam results like at Omagh High School?
In 2024/25, of the 73 Year 12 pupils at Omagh High School, 65.8% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 82.2% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 23 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 47.8% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 87% 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 High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Omagh 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 Omagh High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Omagh High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Omagh High School?
Omagh High School is at 14 CREVENAGH ROAD, OMAGH, TYRONE, BT79 0EQ.