St Benedict's College, RANDALSTOWN
St Benedict's College is a grammar school for pupils in Randalstown.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Benedict's College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Benedict's College is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
372 pupils are enrolled, 34% are entitled to free school meals, 68% are Catholic and 2% Protestant and 24% are newcomer pupils.
87 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 31 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Benedict's College are Antrim Grammar School (4.3 miles) and Parkhall Integrated College (4.4 miles).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Benedict's College.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mt St Michaels School, 90 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Benedict's College are Mount St Michael's Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Randalstown Central Primary School (0.6 miles) and Maine Integrated Primary School (0.9 miles). As a grammar school, St Benedict's College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Mount St Michael's Primary SchoolRandalstown Central Primary SchoolMaine 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 St Benedict's College in January 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
St Benedict's College is a secondary school in Randalstown, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is an 11-16 Catholic, all-ability, co-educational college which mainly serves families from the parishes of Randalstown and Antrim.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (91 pupils)
60.4%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
97.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
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 St Benedict's College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
87
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
23.4%
of pupils enrolled
31
With a statement (stage 3)
56
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
St Benedict's College
Questions parents ask about St Benedict's College
When was St Benedict's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Benedict's College in January 2019.
What are exam results like at St Benedict's College?
In 2024/25, of the 91 Year 12 pupils at St Benedict's College, 60.4% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 97.8% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). 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 St Benedict's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Benedict'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 St Benedict's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Benedict's College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Benedict's College?
St Benedict's College is at 5 CRAIGSTOWN ROAD, RANDALSTOWN, RANDALSTOWN, ANTRIM, BT41 2AF.