Newtownhamilton High School, NEWRY
Newtownhamilton High School is a grammar school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Newtownhamilton High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Newtownhamilton High School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
217 pupils are enrolled, 13% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 88% Protestant and 5% are newcomer pupils.
30 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 20 of them with a statement.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Newtownhamilton High School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newtownhamilton High School, 90 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Newtownhamilton High School are Newtownhamilton Primary School (under 0.1 miles) and St Michael's Primary School (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, Newtownhamilton High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
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 Newtownhamilton High School in November 2025.
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 (34 pupils)
85.3%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
91.2%
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 Newtownhamilton High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
30
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.8%
of pupils enrolled
20
With a statement (stage 3)
10
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
Newtownhamilton High School
Questions parents ask about Newtownhamilton High School
When was Newtownhamilton High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Newtownhamilton High School in November 2025.
What are exam results like at Newtownhamilton High School?
In 2024/25, of the 34 Year 12 pupils at Newtownhamilton High School, 85.3% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 91.2% 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 Newtownhamilton High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Newtownhamilton 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 Newtownhamilton High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Newtownhamilton High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Newtownhamilton High School?
Newtownhamilton High School is at 9 ARMAGH ROAD, NEWTOWNHAMILTON, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 0DG.