How many schools are there in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

There are 54 schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh listed on FindGreatSchools: 40 primary, 9 secondary and 5 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, attendance and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

Under our composite score, Friends' School, Lisburn is the highest-ranked secondary school in Lisburn and Castlereagh. The score blends attainment and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh ranked?

Because Northern Ireland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh are ranked on GCSE results and attendance; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh

Compare 54 schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by GCSE results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: Friends' School, Lisburn (secondary).

Local Authority 54 schools

Primary schools

40 primary schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh, listed A to Z. Northern Ireland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh

Anahilt Primary School

Ballinderry Primary School

Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School, Lisburn

Ballymacash Primary School, Lisburn

Ballymacrickett Primary School, Glenavy

Ballymacward Primary School, Lisburn

Friends' School, Lisburn

Wallace High School, Lisburn

Lagan College, Belfast

Lisnagarvey High School, Lisburn

Laurelhill Community College, Lisburn

Fort Hill Integrated College, Lisburn

Beechlawn School

Brookfield School

Longstone School

Parkview School

Tor Bank School

Schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh: common questions

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