City Armagh High School, ARMAGH
City Armagh High School is a grammar school for pupils in Armagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
City Armagh High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
City Armagh High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
378 pupils are enrolled, 28% are entitled to free school meals, 10% are Catholic and 46% Protestant and 27% are newcomer pupils.
122 pupils (32% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 76 of them with a statement.
City Armagh High School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, tennis, athletics, basketball, badminton, cross-country and running.
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to City Armagh High School are St Patrick's Grammar School (0.3 miles), The Royal School Armagh (0.4 miles) and St Catherine's College (0.7 miles).
St Patrick's Grammar SchoolThe Royal School ArmaghSt Catherine's College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of City Armagh High School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Acfe Lisanally Road, 100 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to City Armagh High School are St Patrick's Primary School (0.3 miles), Armstrong Primary School (0.4 miles), Royal School (0.4 miles) and Mount St Catherine's Primary School (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, City Armagh High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Patrick's Primary SchoolArmstrong Primary SchoolRoyal SchoolMount St Catherine's Primary School
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 City Armagh High School in January 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (79 pupils)
26.6%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
58.2%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
Equivalent qualifications count towards these figures.
The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
Keep up with City Armagh High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
122
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
32.3%
of pupils enrolled
76
With a statement (stage 3)
46
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".
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about City Armagh High School
When was City Armagh High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on City Armagh High School in January 2017.
What are exam results like at City Armagh High School?
In 2024/25, of the 79 Year 12 pupils at City Armagh High School, 26.6% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 58.2% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). The Department of Education says these figures are not a fair way to compare one school with another: they take no account of the pupils each school takes in, or of anything else that affects results. Read them alongside everything else you know about the school.
How are places allocated at City Armagh High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at City Armagh High 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 City Armagh High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming City Armagh High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is City Armagh High School?
City Armagh High School is at 88-96 ALEXANDER ROAD, ARMAGH, ARMAGH, BT61 7JH.