Armstrong Primary School, ARMAGH
Armstrong Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Armagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Armstrong Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Armstrong Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
461 pupils are enrolled, 24% are entitled to free school meals, 12% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 25% are newcomer pupils.
101 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 62 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Armstrong Primary School are Royal School (0.1 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (0.4 miles), Mount St Catherine's Primary School (0.5 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (0.6 miles).
Royal SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolMount St Catherine's Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Armstrong Primary School.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Royal School, 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Armstrong Primary School are The Royal School Armagh (0.1 miles), St Patrick's Grammar School (0.3 miles), City Armagh High School (0.4 miles) and St Catherine's College (0.5 miles).
The Royal School ArmaghSt Patrick's Grammar SchoolCity Armagh High SchoolSt Catherine's College
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 Armstrong Primary School in January 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Armstrong Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
101
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.9%
of pupils enrolled
62
With a statement (stage 3)
39
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".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Armstrong Primary School
Questions parents ask about Armstrong Primary School
When was Armstrong Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Armstrong Primary School in January 2017.
How are places allocated at Armstrong Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Armstrong Primary School 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 Armstrong Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Armstrong Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Armstrong Primary School?
Armstrong Primary School is at 6 COLLEGE HILL, ARMAGH, ARMAGH, BT61 9DF.