St Brigid's College, LONDONDERRY
St Brigid's College is a grammar school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Brigid's College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Brigid's College is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
911 pupils are enrolled, 58% are entitled to free school meals, 98% are Catholic and 1% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
522 pupils (57% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 216 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Brigid's College are St Columb's College (0.5 miles), St Mary's College (1.1 miles), Foyle College (1.2 miles) and Oakgrove Integrated College (1.5 miles).
St Columb's CollegeSt Mary's CollegeFoyle CollegeOakgrove Integrated College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Brigid's College.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Brigid's Primary School, 120 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Brigid's College are St Brigid's Primary/NurserySchool (under 0.1 miles), Greenhaw Primary School (0.3 miles), St Paul's Primary School Slievemore (0.3 miles) and Steelstown Voluntary Maintained Primary School (0.4 miles). As a grammar school, St Brigid's College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Brigid's Primary/NurserySchoolGreenhaw Primary SchoolSt Paul's Primary School SlievemoreSteelstown Voluntary Maintained 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 Brigid's College in November 2019.
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 (117 pupils)
66.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
94.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (29 pupils)
69%
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 St Brigid's College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
522
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
57.3%
of pupils enrolled
216
With a statement (stage 3)
306
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 Brigid's College
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Questions parents ask about St Brigid's College
When was St Brigid's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Brigid's College in November 2019.
What are exam results like at St Brigid's College?
In 2024/25, of the 117 Year 12 pupils at St Brigid's College, 66.7% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 94.9% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 29 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 69% 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 St Brigid's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Brigid'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 Brigid's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Brigid'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 Brigid's College?
St Brigid's College is at 1 GLENGALLIAGH ROAD, SHANTALLOW, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 8DU.