How many pupils attend St Patricks & St Brigids College?

St Patricks & St Brigids College has 465 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Patricks & St Brigids College take?

St Patricks & St Brigids College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is St Patricks & St Brigids College located?

St Patricks & St Brigids College is located in LONDONDERRY, BT47 4HR, Derry City and Strabane.

How do I apply to St Patricks & St Brigids College?

Applications to St Patricks & St Brigids College are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.

Does St Patricks & St Brigids College have a religious character?

Yes — St Patricks & St Brigids College has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 8 places decided at St Patricks & St Brigids College?

When St Patricks & St Brigids College has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applicants from the following contributory parishes namely (in no particular order): Ardmore, Banagher, Claudy (Cumber Upper & Learnmount), Culmore, Donaghheady (Dunamanagh), Dungiven, Faughanvale, Glendermott Waterside, Holy Family Ballymagroarty, Leckpatrick, Limavady, Melmount (Mourne), Our Lady of Lourdes Steelstown, Strabane (Camus), St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Columba’s Longtower, St Mary’s Creggan, Strathfoyle, Three Patrons (Pennyburn, Carnhill & Galliagh); 2. Applicants with a sibling currently attending the school or who is the first child in family to transfer to a post primary school; 3. Applicants who select the college as first preference, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 100 places at this entry point.

What is the largest community background at St Patricks & St Brigids College?

According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 96.8% of pupils at St Patricks & St Brigids College are recorded as Catholic. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Patricks & St Brigids College

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 8), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Applicants from the following contributory parishes namely (in no particular order): Ardmore, Banagher, Claudy (Cumber Upper & Learnmount), Culmore, Donaghheady (Dunamanagh), Dungiven, Faughanvale, Glendermott Waterside, Holy Family Ballymagroarty, Leckpatrick, Limavady, Melmount (Mourne), Our Lady of Lourdes Steelstown, Strabane (Camus), St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Columba’s Longtower, St Mary’s Creggan, Strathfoyle, Three Patrons (Pennyburn, Carnhill & Galliagh).
2Applicants with a sibling currently attending the school or who is the first child in family to transfer to a post primary school.
3Applicants who select the college as first preference.
4Applicants who select the college as a first non-selective preference. In the event of a place becoming available after the closing date, the same criteria will be applied to all pupils who have sought or are seeking a place. During the admissions procedure when applying the criteria punctual applications will be considered before late applications are considered. The application procedure opens on 27 January 2026 at 12 noon (GMT) and an application submitted by the closing date of 19 February 2026 at 12 noon (GMT) will be treated as a punctual application. An application received after 12noon (GMT) on 19 February 2026 and up to 24 February 2026 no later than 4pm will be treated as a late application.

Northern Ireland open-enrolment admissions criteria, as published by the Education Authority for entry in September 2026.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Patricks & St Brigids College: key facts

How many pupils attend St Patricks & St Brigids College?: St Patricks & St Brigids College has 465 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Patricks & St Brigids College take?: St Patricks & St Brigids College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Patricks & St Brigids College located?: St Patricks & St Brigids College is located in LONDONDERRY, BT47 4HR, Derry City and Strabane.
How do I apply to St Patricks & St Brigids College?: Applications to St Patricks & St Brigids College are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.
Does St Patricks & St Brigids College have a religious character?: Yes — St Patricks & St Brigids College has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 8 places decided at St Patricks & St Brigids College?: When St Patricks & St Brigids College has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applicants from the following contributory parishes namely (in no particular order): Ardmore, Banagher, Claudy (Cumber Upper & Learnmount), Culmore, Donaghheady (Dunamanagh), Dungiven, Faughanvale, Glendermott Waterside, Holy Family Ballymagroarty, Leckpatrick, Limavady, Melmount (Mourne), Our Lady of Lourdes Steelstown, Strabane (Camus), St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Columba’s Longtower, St Mary’s Creggan, Strathfoyle, Three Patrons (Pennyburn, Carnhill & Galliagh); 2. Applicants with a sibling currently attending the school or who is the first child in family to transfer to a post primary school; 3. Applicants who select the college as first preference, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 100 places at this entry point.
What is the largest community background at St Patricks & St Brigids College?: According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 96.8% of pupils at St Patricks & St Brigids College are recorded as Catholic. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Patricks & St Brigids College

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 8), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Applicants from the following contributory parishes namely (in no particular order): Ardmore, Banagher, Claudy (Cumber Upper & Learnmount), Culmore, Donaghheady (Dunamanagh), Dungiven, Faughanvale, Glendermott Waterside, Holy Family Ballymagroarty, Leckpatrick, Limavady, Melmount (Mourne), Our Lady of Lourdes Steelstown, Strabane (Camus), St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Columba’s Longtower, St Mary’s Creggan, Strathfoyle, Three Patrons (Pennyburn, Carnhill & Galliagh).
2Applicants with a sibling currently attending the school or who is the first child in family to transfer to a post primary school.
3Applicants who select the college as first preference.
4Applicants who select the college as a first non-selective preference. In the event of a place becoming available after the closing date, the same criteria will be applied to all pupils who have sought or are seeking a place. During the admissions procedure when applying the criteria punctual applications will be considered before late applications are considered. The application procedure opens on 27 January 2026 at 12 noon (GMT) and an application submitted by the closing date of 19 February 2026 at 12 noon (GMT) will be treated as a punctual application. An application received after 12noon (GMT) on 19 February 2026 and up to 24 February 2026 no later than 4pm will be treated as a late application.

Northern Ireland open-enrolment admissions criteria, as published by the Education Authority for entry in September 2026.

St Patricks & St Brigids College: key facts

How many pupils attend St Patricks & St Brigids College?: St Patricks & St Brigids College has 465 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Patricks & St Brigids College take?: St Patricks & St Brigids College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Patricks & St Brigids College located?: St Patricks & St Brigids College is located in LONDONDERRY, BT47 4HR, Derry City and Strabane.
How do I apply to St Patricks & St Brigids College?: Applications to St Patricks & St Brigids College are made online through the Education Authority, which runs school admissions across Northern Ireland and sets the application dates each year. The Education Authority also publishes each school's admissions criteria, which decide who is offered a place when there are more applicants than places.
Does St Patricks & St Brigids College have a religious character?: Yes — St Patricks & St Brigids College has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 8 places decided at St Patricks & St Brigids College?: When St Patricks & St Brigids College has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applicants from the following contributory parishes namely (in no particular order): Ardmore, Banagher, Claudy (Cumber Upper & Learnmount), Culmore, Donaghheady (Dunamanagh), Dungiven, Faughanvale, Glendermott Waterside, Holy Family Ballymagroarty, Leckpatrick, Limavady, Melmount (Mourne), Our Lady of Lourdes Steelstown, Strabane (Camus), St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Columba’s Longtower, St Mary’s Creggan, Strathfoyle, Three Patrons (Pennyburn, Carnhill & Galliagh); 2. Applicants with a sibling currently attending the school or who is the first child in family to transfer to a post primary school; 3. Applicants who select the college as first preference, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 100 places at this entry point.
What is the largest community background at St Patricks & St Brigids College?: According to the DENI school census 2025-26, 96.8% of pupils at St Patricks & St Brigids College are recorded as Catholic. The full community breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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