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St Columba'S College

2 Ballyphilip Road, Portaferry, BT221RB

Inspected by ETICatholic MaintainedUpdated— score data refreshed 12 September 2026

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

GCSE Results

2024-25
5+ GCSEs A*-C (inc. Eng & Maths)
66.7%
5+ GCSEs A*-C
100.0%
Year 12 Cohort
27

A-Level Results

2024-25
Year 14 Cohort
0

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
158
SEND
43.6%
FSM Eligible
32.3%
SEN with EHC Plan
17.7%
SEN Support
25.9%

Attendance & Absence

2024-25
Overall Absence Rate
14.9% NI7.1%

Attendance from the Department of Education NI. Northern Ireland does not publish per-school persistent absence.

School Information

Type
Catholic Maintained
Phase
Secondary
Religious Character
Roman Catholic

Historical Trends

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

028 4272 8323
info@stcolumbas.portaferry.ni.sch.uk

2 Ballyphilip Road

Portaferry, Northern Ireland

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Administrative

Country
Northern Ireland
URN
4230067

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