Royal School, ARMAGH
Royal School is a primary school for pupils in Armagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Royal School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Royal School is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
19 pupils are enrolled and 0% are entitled to free school meals.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Royal School are Armstrong Primary School (0.1 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (0.4 miles), Drelincourt Infants School (0.6 miles) and Mount St Catherine's Primary School (0.6 miles).
Armstrong Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolDrelincourt Infants SchoolMount St Catherine's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Royal School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Royal School, 130 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Royal School are The Royal School Armagh (under 0.1 miles), City Armagh High School (0.4 miles), St Patrick's Grammar School (0.5 miles) and St Catherine's College (0.6 miles).
The Royal School ArmaghCity Armagh High SchoolSt Patrick's Grammar SchoolSt Catherine's College
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 Royal School in May 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Secondary Schools Nearby
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Questions parents ask about Royal School
When was Royal School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Royal School in May 2018.
How are places allocated at Royal School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Royal 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 Royal School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Royal School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Royal School?
Royal School is at COLLEGE HILL, ARMAGH, ARMAGH, BT61 9DG.