St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School, BELFAST
St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School is a grammar school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1145 pupils are enrolled, 31% are entitled to free school meals and 1% are newcomer pupils.
112 pupils (10% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 34 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School are All Saints College (0.2 miles), Christian Brothers School (0.2 miles), De La Salle College (0.4 miles) and St Genevieve's High School (0.7 miles).
All Saints CollegeChristian Brothers SchoolDe La Salle CollegeSt Genevieve's High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is CBS, 290 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School are St Teresa's Primary School (0.3 miles), Gaelscoil na Mona (0.4 miles), Holy Trinity Primary School (0.4 miles) and Holy Child Primary School (0.5 miles). As a grammar school, St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Teresa's Primary SchoolGaelscoil na MonaHoly Trinity Primary SchoolHoly Child 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 Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School in January 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School is a Roman Catholic boys' grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (181 pupils)
84.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
91.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (118 pupils)
81.4%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
99.2%
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.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
112
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
9.8%
of pupils enrolled
34
With a statement (stage 3)
78
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 Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School
When was St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School in January 2018.
What are exam results like at St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School?
In 2024/25, of the 181 Year 12 pupils at St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School, 84.5% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 91.7% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 118 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 81.4% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 99.2% 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 Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar 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 Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School?
St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School is at 147A GLEN ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT11 8NR.