St Cecilia's College, LONDONDERRY
St Cecilia's College is a grammar school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Cecilia's College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Cecilia's College is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
854 pupils are enrolled and 51% are entitled to free school meals.
165 pupils (19% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 52 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Cecilia's College are Lumen Christi College (0.3 miles), St Joseph's Boys' School (0.4 miles), St Mary's College (1.3 miles) and Foyle College (1.3 miles).
Lumen Christi CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' SchoolSt Mary's CollegeFoyle College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Cecilia's College.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Cecilias College, 100 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Cecilia's College are St John's Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir (0.3 miles), Holy Child Primary School (0.4 miles) and Longtower Primary School (0.4 miles). As a grammar school, St Cecilia's College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St John's Primary SchoolGaelscoil Eadain MhoirHoly Child Primary SchoolLongtower 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 Cecilia's College in October 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
St Cecilia's College is a secondary school located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is a Catholic-maintained girls' school with an enrolment of 947 pupils aged 11–18 and is located in the Creggan area of Derry.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (124 pupils)
67.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
99.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (70 pupils)
64.3%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.6%
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 Cecilia's College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
165
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.3%
of pupils enrolled
52
With a statement (stage 3)
113
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
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Questions parents ask about St Cecilia's College
When was St Cecilia's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Cecilia's College in October 2018.
What are exam results like at St Cecilia's College?
In 2024/25, of the 124 Year 12 pupils at St Cecilia's College, 67.7% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 99.2% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 70 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 64.3% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.6% 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 Cecilia's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Cecilia'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 Cecilia's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Cecilia'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 Cecilia's College?
St Cecilia's College is at Bligh's Lane, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 9PJ.