St Colm's High School, BELFAST
St Colm's High School is a grammar school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Colm's High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Colm's High School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
727 pupils are enrolled, 70% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are newcomer pupils.
325 pupils (45% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 101 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Colm's High School are Rathmore Grammar School (1 mile), Hunterhouse College (1.2 miles), St Genevieve's High School (1.6 miles) and Malone Integrated College (1.8 miles).
Rathmore Grammar SchoolHunterhouse CollegeSt Genevieve's High SchoolMalone Integrated College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Colm's High School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cherry Park, 200 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Colm's High School are Scoil na Fuiseoige (0.3 miles), Holy Evangelist Primary School (0.3 miles), Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School (0.3 miles) and Dunmurry Primary School (0.6 miles). As a grammar school, St Colm's High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Scoil na FuiseoigeHoly Evangelist Primary SchoolOur Lady Queen of Peace Primary SchoolDunmurry 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 Colm's High School in December 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
St. Colm's High School is a Roman Catholic co-educational secondary school situated in the Twinbrook area, on the edge of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (93 pupils)
41.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
92.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (25 pupils)
28%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
76%
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 Colm's High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
325
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
44.7%
of pupils enrolled
101
With a statement (stage 3)
224
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 Colm's High School
When was St Colm's High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Colm's High School in December 2017.
What are exam results like at St Colm's High School?
In 2024/25, of the 93 Year 12 pupils at St Colm's High School, 41.9% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 92.5% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 25 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 28% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 76% 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 Colm's High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Colm's High School 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 Colm's High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Colm's High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Colm's High School?
St Colm's High School is at 70 SUMMERHILL DRIVE, TWINBROOK DUNMURRY, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT17 0BT.