Our Lady and St Patrick's College, BELFAST
Our Lady and St Patrick's College is a grammar school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Our Lady and St Patrick's College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Our Lady and St Patrick's College is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1421 pupils are enrolled, 2% are entitled to free school meals and 82% are Catholic and 2% Protestant.
92 pupils (7% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 44 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Our Lady and St Patrick's College are Campbell College (1.1 miles), Bloomfield Collegiate (1.1 miles), Strathearn School (1.4 miles) and Grosvenor Grammar School (1.5 miles).
Campbell CollegeBloomfield CollegiateStrathearn SchoolGrosvenor Grammar School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Our Lady and St Patrick's College.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Our Lady & St Patrick's College, 160 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Our Lady and St Patrick's College are Gilnahirk Primary School (0.1 miles), Campbell College Junior School (0.8 miles), Braniel Primary School (1 mile) and Greenwood Primary School (1.1 miles). As a grammar school, Our Lady and St Patrick's College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Gilnahirk Primary SchoolCampbell College Junior SchoolBraniel Primary SchoolGreenwood 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 Our Lady and St Patrick's College in June 2017.
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 (192 pupils)
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (172 pupils)
92.4%
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 Our Lady and St Patrick's College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
92
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
6.5%
of pupils enrolled
44
With a statement (stage 3)
48
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
Our Lady and St Patrick's College
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Questions parents ask about Our Lady and St Patrick's College
When was Our Lady and St Patrick's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Our Lady and St Patrick's College in June 2017.
What are exam results like at Our Lady and St Patrick's College?
In 2024/25, of the 192 Year 12 pupils at Our Lady and St Patrick's College, 100% 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 172 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 92.4% 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 Our Lady and St Patrick's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Our Lady and St Patrick's 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 Our Lady and St Patrick's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Our Lady and St Patrick's College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Our Lady and St Patrick's College?
Our Lady and St Patrick's College is at 120 Gilnahirk Road, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT5 7DL.