St Colm's High School Draperstown, DRAPERSTOWN
St Colm's High School Draperstown is a grammar school for pupils in Draperstown.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Colm's High School Draperstown in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Colm's High School Draperstown is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
383 pupils are enrolled, 14% are entitled to free school meals, 97% are Catholic and 2% Protestant and 4% are newcomer pupils.
95 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 38 of them with a statement.
St Colm's High School Draperstown in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "St. Colm's is a high achieving, non-selective, co-educational school. Our curriculum is crafted to meet the needs of our students, their talents and their aspirations. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that affords academic challenges and provides appropriate pathways to further education and the world of work. St. Colm's extra-curricular provision is second to none."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Colm's High School Draperstown.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Colms High School Draperstown, 150 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Colm's High School Draperstown are St Mary's Primary School (under 0.1 miles) and St Columba's Primary School (1.4 miles). As a grammar school, St Colm's High School Draperstown admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
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 Draperstown in March 2025.
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 (76 pupils)
81.6%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
89.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (31 pupils)
67.7%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
87.1%
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 Draperstown
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
95
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
24.8%
of pupils enrolled
38
With a statement (stage 3)
57
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 Colm's High School Draperstown
Questions parents ask about St Colm's High School Draperstown
When was St Colm's High School Draperstown last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Colm's High School Draperstown in March 2025.
What are exam results like at St Colm's High School Draperstown?
In 2024/25, of the 76 Year 12 pupils at St Colm's High School Draperstown, 81.6% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 89.5% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 31 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 67.7% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 87.1% 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 Draperstown?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Colm's High School Draperstown 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 Draperstown?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Colm's High School Draperstown. 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 Draperstown?
St Colm's High School Draperstown is at 2 MAGHERAFELT ROAD, DRAPERSTOWN, DRAPERSTOWN, LONDONDERRY, BT45 7AF.