Sacred Heart College, OMAGH
Sacred Heart College is a grammar school for pupils in Omagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Sacred Heart College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Sacred Heart College is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
644 pupils are enrolled, 33% are entitled to free school meals and 5% are newcomer pupils.
207 pupils (32% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 62 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Sacred Heart College are Christian Brothers' Grammar School (0.3 miles), Omagh Academy (0.4 miles), Loreto Grammar School (0.4 miles) and Omagh High School (0.8 miles).
Christian Brothers' Grammar SchoolOmagh AcademyLoreto Grammar SchoolOmagh High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sacred Heart College.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sacred Heart, 80 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Sacred Heart College are Holy Family Primary School (0.6 miles), Omagh Integrated Primary School (0.7 miles), Omagh County Primary School (0.7 miles) and St Conor's Primary School (0.8 miles). As a grammar school, Sacred Heart College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Holy Family Primary SchoolOmagh Integrated Primary SchoolOmagh County Primary SchoolSt Conor's 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 Sacred Heart College in May 2018.
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 (99 pupils)
69.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
99%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (41 pupils)
53.7%
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 Sacred Heart College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
207
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
32.1%
of pupils enrolled
62
With a statement (stage 3)
145
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 Sacred Heart College
When was Sacred Heart College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Sacred Heart College in May 2018.
What are exam results like at Sacred Heart College?
In 2024/25, of the 99 Year 12 pupils at Sacred Heart College, 69.7% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 99% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 41 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 53.7% 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 Sacred Heart College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Sacred Heart College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Sacred Heart College?
Sacred Heart College is at KEVLIN ROAD, OMAGH, TYRONE, BT78 1LG.