Sacred Heart Grammar School, NEWRY
Sacred Heart Grammar School is a grammar school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Sacred Heart Grammar School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Sacred Heart Grammar School is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
873 pupils are enrolled, 7% are entitled to free school meals and 1% are newcomer pupils.
28 pupils (3% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Sacred Heart Grammar School are Newry High School (0.3 miles), Abbey Christian Brothers Grammar School (0.3 miles), St Colman's College (0.6 miles) and St Joseph's Boys' High School (0.6 miles).
Newry High SchoolAbbey Christian Brothers Grammar SchoolSt Colman's CollegeSt Joseph's Boys' High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sacred Heart Grammar School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sacred Heart School, 170 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Sacred Heart Grammar School are St Ronan's Primary School (0.1 miles), Windsor Hill Primary School (0.6 miles), St Joseph's Convent Primary School (0.9 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (0.9 miles). As a grammar school, Sacred Heart Grammar 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 Joseph's Convent Primary SchoolSt Patrick's 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 Sacred Heart Grammar School in December 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, is a grammar school with 855 students and 51 full-time teachers. Established in 1930 by the Sisters of St.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (118 pupils)
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (117 pupils)
84.6%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
100%
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 Sacred Heart Grammar School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
28
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
3.2%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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
Questions parents ask about Sacred Heart Grammar School
When was Sacred Heart Grammar School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Sacred Heart Grammar School in December 2025.
What are exam results like at Sacred Heart Grammar School?
In 2024/25, of the 118 Year 12 pupils at Sacred Heart Grammar School, 100% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 100% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 117 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 84.6% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 100% 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 Sacred Heart Grammar School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Sacred Heart Grammar 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 Sacred Heart Grammar School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Sacred Heart Grammar School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Sacred Heart Grammar School?
Sacred Heart Grammar School is at 10 ASHGROVE AVENUE, NEWRY, DOWN, BT34 1PR.