Markethill Primary School, ARMAGH

Markethill Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.

272 pupils are enrolled, 17% are entitled to free school meals, 4% are Catholic and 70% Protestant and 6% are newcomer pupils.

29 pupils (11% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 17 of them with a statement.

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Markethill Primary School. In Markethill Primary School, we promote a rich, inclusive and welcoming learning community. This community is committed to offering a safe, secure, caring, positive and challenging working environment in which every individual feels valued, respected, supported and happy. Indeed, we strive to make our school a very happy place for our pupils."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The nearest other state primary schools to Markethill Primary School are St James' Primary School (1.6 miles), St Michael's Primary School (3.1 miles), Mountnorris Primary School (3.4 miles) and Hamiltonsbawn Primary School (3.5 miles).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Markethill Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is MarkethillPrimary School, 30 metres away.