Wellington College, BELFAST
Wellington College is a grammar school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Wellington College in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Wellington College is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
794 pupils are enrolled, 15% are entitled to free school meals, 26% are Catholic and 33% Protestant and 1% are newcomer pupils.
86 pupils (11% 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.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Wellington College are St Joseph's College (0.5 miles), Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School (0.6 miles), Methodist College (1.1 miles) and Breda Academy (1.1 miles).
St Joseph's CollegeAquinas Diocesan Grammar SchoolMethodist CollegeBreda Academy
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wellington College.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellington College , Turning Circle, 60 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Wellington College are Forge Integrated Primary School (0.1 miles), Rosetta Primary School (0.3 miles), Holy Rosary Primary School (0.4 miles) and Knockbreda Primary School (0.6 miles). As a grammar school, Wellington College admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Forge Integrated Primary SchoolRosetta Primary SchoolHoly Rosary Primary SchoolKnockbreda 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 Wellington College in June 2022.
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 (120 pupils)
97.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
97.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (68 pupils)
69.1%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
100%
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 Wellington College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
86
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
10.8%
of pupils enrolled
38
With a statement (stage 3)
48
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 Wellington College
When was Wellington College last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Wellington College in June 2022.
What are exam results like at Wellington College?
In 2024/25, of the 120 Year 12 pupils at Wellington College, 97.5% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 97.5% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 68 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 69.1% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 100% 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 Wellington College?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Wellington 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 Wellington College?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Wellington College. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Wellington College?
Wellington College is at 18 CAROLAN ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT7 3HE.