St Ronan's College, LURGAN
St Ronan's College is a grammar school for pupils in Lurgan.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Ronan's College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Ronan's College is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
1788 pupils are enrolled, 20% are entitled to free school meals, 95% are Catholic and 1% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
388 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 86 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Ronan's College are Lurgan College (1.1 miles), Lurgan Junior High (1.5 miles), Brownlow Int College (2.6 miles) and Lismore Comprehensive School (2.8 miles).
Lurgan CollegeLurgan Junior HighBrownlow Int CollegeLismore Comprehensive School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Ronan's College.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Levin Rd, 140 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Ronan's College are St Teresa's Primary School (0.4 miles), Tannaghmore Primary School (0.5 miles), Lurgan Model Integrated Primary School (0.9 miles) and King's Park Primary School (1.2 miles). As a grammar school, St Ronan's College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Teresa's Primary SchoolTannaghmore Primary SchoolLurgan Model Integrated Primary SchoolKing's Park 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 Ronan's College in February 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
St Ronan's College is a voluntary grammar school located in Lurgan, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (245 pupils)
66.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
92.7%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (151 pupils)
65.6%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
98.7%
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 Ronan's College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
388
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.7%
of pupils enrolled
86
With a statement (stage 3)
302
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
Questions parents ask about St Ronan's College
When was St Ronan's College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Ronan's College in February 2020.
What are exam results like at St Ronan's College?
In 2024/25, of the 245 Year 12 pupils at St Ronan's College, 66.5% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 92.7% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 151 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 65.6% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 98.7% 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 Ronan's College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Ronan'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 Ronan's College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Ronan'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 Ronan's College?
St Ronan's College is at 12 Cornakinnegar Road, LURGAN, ARMAGH, BT67 9JW.