St Columb's College, LONDONDERRY
St Columb's College is a grammar school for pupils in Londonderry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Columb's College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Columb's College is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1217 pupils are enrolled, 26% are entitled to free school meals and 1% are newcomer pupils.
157 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 36 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Columb's College are St Brigid's College (0.5 miles), Foyle College (0.7 miles), St Mary's College (0.7 miles) and St Joseph's Boys' School (1.5 miles).
St Brigid's CollegeFoyle CollegeSt Mary's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Columb's College.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Columb's College, 180 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Columb's College are St Paul's Primary School Slievemore (0.3 miles), St Patricks Primary School (0.4 miles), Greenhaw Primary School (0.5 miles) and St Brigid's Primary/NurserySchool (0.5 miles). As a grammar school, St Columb's College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Paul's Primary School SlievemoreSt Patricks Primary SchoolGreenhaw Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary/NurserySchool
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 Columb's College in April 2018.
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 (194 pupils)
77.3%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
81.4%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (139 pupils)
79.1%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
99.3%
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 Columb's College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
157
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
12.9%
of pupils enrolled
36
With a statement (stage 3)
121
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 Columb's College
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Questions parents ask about St Columb's College
When was St Columb's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Columb's College in April 2018.
What are exam results like at St Columb's College?
In 2024/25, of the 194 Year 12 pupils at St Columb's College, 77.3% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 81.4% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 139 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 79.1% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 99.3% 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 Columb's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Columb'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 Columb's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Columb'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 Columb's College?
St Columb's College is at 23 BUNCRANA ROAD, LONDONDERRY, LONDONDERRY, BT48 8NH.