Craigavon Senior High School, PORTADOWN
Craigavon Senior High School is a grammar school for pupils in Portadown.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Craigavon Senior High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Craigavon Senior High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
737 pupils are enrolled, 21% are entitled to free school meals, 7% are Catholic and 63% Protestant and 8% are newcomer pupils.
168 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 42 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Craigavon Senior High School are Killicomaine Junior High School (0.2 miles), Portadown College (0.4 miles), St John the Baptist's College (1.6 miles) and Drumcree College (1.6 miles).
Killicomaine Junior High SchoolPortadown CollegeSt John the Baptist's CollegeDrumcree College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Craigavon Senior High School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Craigavon Senior High, 50 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Craigavon Senior High School are Seagoe Primary School (0.3 miles), Bocombra Primary School (0.5 miles), Portadown Integrated Primary School (0.5 miles) and Edenderry Primary School (0.6 miles). As a grammar school, Craigavon Senior High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Seagoe Primary SchoolBocombra Primary SchoolPortadown Integrated Primary SchoolEdenderry 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 Craigavon Senior High School in January 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Craigavon Senior High School was established as a separate controlled school on 1 September 1995. Its primary function is to provide education at Key Stage 4 for those 14- to 16-year-old pupils who transfer from the junior high schools in Lurgan, Portadown and Tandragee.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (351 pupils)
43%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
73.8%
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 Craigavon Senior High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
168
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.8%
of pupils enrolled
42
With a statement (stage 3)
126
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
Craigavon Senior High School
Questions parents ask about Craigavon Senior High School
When was Craigavon Senior High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Craigavon Senior High School in January 2026.
What are exam results like at Craigavon Senior High School?
In 2024/25, of the 351 Year 12 pupils at Craigavon Senior High School, 43% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 73.8% 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 Craigavon Senior High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Craigavon Senior 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 Craigavon Senior High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Craigavon Senior High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Craigavon Senior High School?
Craigavon Senior High School is at 26-34 LURGAN ROAD, PORTADOWN, ARMAGH, BT63 5HJ.