St Josephs and St James Primary School, NEWRY
St Josephs and St James Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Josephs and St James Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Josephs and St James Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
112 pupils are enrolled, 11% are entitled to free school meals and 95% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
16 pupils (14% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 5 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Josephs and St James Primary School are Poyntzpass Primary School (0.1 miles), Scarva Primary School (2.4 miles), St Francis' Primary School Aghderg (3.1 miles) and Clare Primary School (3.7 miles).
Poyntzpass Primary SchoolScarva Primary SchoolSt Francis' Primary School AghdergClare Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Josephs and St James Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Poyntspass, 360 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 Josephs and St James Primary School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
16
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
14.3%
of pupils enrolled
5
With a statement (stage 3)
11
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".
Questions parents ask about St Josephs and St James Primary School
When was St Josephs and St James Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Josephs and St James Primary School in June 2018.
How are places allocated at St Josephs and St James Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Josephs and St James 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 Josephs and St James Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Josephs and St James 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 Josephs and St James Primary School?
St Josephs and St James Primary School is at 34 Chapel Street, Poyntzpass, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 6SY.