St Joseph's Boys' High School, NEWRY
St Joseph's Boys' High School is a grammar school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Boys' High School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Joseph's Boys' High School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
405 pupils are enrolled, 41% are entitled to free school meals, 91% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 15% are newcomer pupils.
111 pupils (27% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 55 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Joseph's Boys' High School are Our Lady's Grammar School (0.3 miles), Newry High School (0.4 miles), St Colman's College (0.4 miles) and Sacred Heart Grammar School (0.6 miles).
Our Lady's Grammar SchoolNewry High SchoolSt Colman's CollegeSacred Heart Grammar School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Joseph's Boys' High School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Josephs School, 180 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Joseph's Boys' High School are St Patrick's Primary School (0.4 miles), St Joseph's Convent Primary School (0.4 miles), Windsor Hill Primary School (0.4 miles) and St Ronan's Primary School (0.7 miles). As a grammar school, St Joseph's Boys' High School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Patrick's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Convent Primary SchoolWindsor Hill Primary SchoolSt Ronan'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 St Joseph's Boys' High School in January 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
St Joseph's Boys' High School is an 11–18 boys secondary school in Newry, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1958 and is a Roman Catholic maintained school within the Southern Education and Library Board area.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (73 pupils)
69.9%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
89%
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 St Joseph's Boys' High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
111
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
27.4%
of pupils enrolled
55
With a statement (stage 3)
56
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
St Joseph's Boys' High School
Questions parents ask about St Joseph's Boys' High School
When was St Joseph's Boys' High School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Joseph's Boys' High School in January 2025.
What are exam results like at St Joseph's Boys' High School?
In 2024/25, of the 73 Year 12 pupils at St Joseph's Boys' High School, 69.9% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 89% 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 St Joseph's Boys' High School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Joseph's Boys' 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 St Joseph's Boys' High School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Joseph's Boys' High School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Joseph's Boys' High School?
St Joseph's Boys' High School is at 20 ARMAGH ROAD, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 6DH.