St Francis of Assisi Primary School, KEADY
St Francis of Assisi Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Keady.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Francis of Assisi Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Francis of Assisi Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
213 pupils are enrolled, 28% are entitled to free school meals and 21% are newcomer pupils.
42 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 9 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Francis of Assisi Primary School are Darkley Primary School (2.1 miles), Clea Primary School (2.2 miles), St Mary's Primary School (2.3 miles) and Our Lady's and St Mochua's Primary School (3 miles).
Darkley Primary SchoolClea Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary SchoolOur Lady's and St Mochua's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Francis of Assisi Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Keady Northern Bank, 130 metres away.
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 St Francis of Assisi Primary School in December 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Francis of Assisi Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
42
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
19.7%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
33
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
St Francis of Assisi Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Francis of Assisi Primary School
When was St Francis of Assisi Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Francis of Assisi Primary School in December 2025.
How are places allocated at St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Francis of Assisi 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 St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Francis of Assisi Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
St Francis of Assisi Primary School is at 24 MADDEN ROW, KEADY, KEADY, ARMAGH, BT60 3RW.