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Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Lagan College

In or near Moneyreagh.

Free admission

Lagan College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

The Rocky Road, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 2367469

Rossographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Belfast Lanyon Place · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lagan College is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Lagan College is a grant maintained integrated secondary school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It holds a total of around 1480 students (as of 2025). It was formed in 1981 as the first integrated school in Northern Ireland and contains students of mainly Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths, however students from other faiths also attend the school. Although considered a secondary school, Lagan College operates a grammar entry using SEAG grades for 35% of its admissions. The school is situated on National Trust land, overlooking Belfast. It is named after the River Lagan, which flows through the city. It is one of Northern Ireland's most oversubscribed secondary schools. As of 2025, students at Lagan College were 32% Protestant, 36% Roman Catholic and 32% other.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Lagan College was founded as a response to the conflict in the community and to the religiously divided school system in Northern Ireland. Most Catholic children attended Catholic-maintained schools, while Protestant school children mainly attended state (controlled) schools.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.5633, -5.8822
Postcode
BT8 6SA
Parliamentary constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down
Established
1981
Nearest railway station
Belfast Lanyon Place4.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lagan College?
Lagan College is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT8 6SA).
What is Lagan College?
Lagan College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lagan College?
The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT8 6SA.
When was Lagan College built?
Built or established in 1981.
Is Lagan College free to visit?
Yes, Lagan College is free to enter.
How do I get to Lagan College?
The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT8 6SA.