Mount St Catherine's Primary School, ARMAGH
Mount St Catherine's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Armagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Mount St Catherine's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Mount St Catherine's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
144 pupils are enrolled, 41% are entitled to free school meals and 60% are newcomer pupils.
52 pupils (36% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 29 of them with a statement.
Mount St Catherine's Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The Sacred Heart ethos is at the heart of our inclusive, nurturing school enabling us to meet the needs of all our children through excellent pastoral care and high expectations in all areas of school life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Mount St Catherine's P.S is a maintained school situated on Windmill Hill, Armagh. The school serves the city of Armagh and attracts children from a wider rural area. It is a school with distinguished history dating back to 1851. The school population represents a diverse range of backgrounds."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:15am.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mount St Catherine's Primary School are St Malachy's Primary School (0.3 miles), Christian Brothers' Primary School (0.4 miles), Armstrong Primary School (0.5 miles) and Royal School (0.6 miles).
St Malachy's Primary SchoolChristian Brothers' Primary SchoolArmstrong Primary SchoolRoyal School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Mount St Catherine's Primary School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mount St.Catherine's P.S., 40 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Mount St Catherine's Primary School are St Catherine's College (under 0.1 miles), St Patrick's Grammar School (0.4 miles), The Royal School Armagh (0.6 miles) and City Armagh High School (0.7 miles).
St Catherine's CollegeSt Patrick's Grammar SchoolThe Royal School ArmaghCity Armagh High 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 Mount St Catherine's Primary School in January 2019.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
52
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
36.1%
of pupils enrolled
29
With a statement (stage 3)
23
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
Mount St Catherine's Primary School
Questions parents ask about Mount St Catherine's Primary School
When was Mount St Catherine's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Mount St Catherine's Primary School in January 2019.
How are places allocated at Mount St Catherine's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Mount St Catherine's 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 Mount St Catherine's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Mount St Catherine's Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Mount St Catherine's Primary School?
Mount St Catherine's Primary School is at 11 WINDMILL HILL, ARMAGH, ARMAGH, BT60 4BR.