Newry High School, NEWRY
Newry High School is a grammar school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Newry High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Newry High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
434 pupils are enrolled, 39% are entitled to free school meals, 37% are Catholic and 31% Protestant and 13% are newcomer pupils.
111 pupils (26% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 61 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Newry High School are Sacred Heart Grammar School (0.3 miles), St Joseph's Boys' High School (0.4 miles), St Colman's College (0.4 miles) and Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar School (0.4 miles).
Sacred Heart Grammar SchoolSt Joseph's Boys' High SchoolSt Colman's CollegeAbbey Christian Brothers Grammar School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Newry High School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High School, 100 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Newry High School are St Ronan's Primary School (0.3 miles), Windsor Hill Primary School (0.5 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (0.7 miles) and St Joseph's Convent Primary School (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, Newry High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Ronan's Primary SchoolWindsor Hill Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Convent 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 Newry High School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Newry High School is a secondary school in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. It is a controlled, co-educational school for pupils aged 11–18.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (80 pupils)
41.3%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
63.8%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (22 pupils)
59.1%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
95.5%
2+ A-levels at A* to E
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 Newry High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
111
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.6%
of pupils enrolled
61
With a statement (stage 3)
50
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
Newry High School
Questions parents ask about Newry High School
When was Newry High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Newry High School in June 2017.
What are exam results like at Newry High School?
In 2024/25, of the 80 Year 12 pupils at Newry High School, 41.3% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 63.8% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 22 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 59.1% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 95.5% achieved two or more at A* to E. 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 Newry High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Newry 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 Newry High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Newry High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Newry High School?
Newry High School is at 23 ASHGROVE ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 1QN.