St Joseph's Grammar School, DUNGANNON
St Joseph's Grammar School is a grammar school for pupils in Dungannon.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Grammar School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Joseph's Grammar School is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
968 pupils are enrolled, 13% are entitled to free school meals, 99% are Catholic and 0% Protestant and 3% are newcomer pupils.
129 pupils (13% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 35 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Joseph's Grammar School are Drumglass High School (2.2 miles), St Patrick's Academy (2.8 miles), The Royal School Dungannon (2.9 miles) and St Patrick's College (2.9 miles).
Drumglass High SchoolSt Patrick's AcademyThe Royal School DungannonSt Patrick's College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Joseph's Grammar School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Donaghmore Convent, 90 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Joseph's Grammar School are St Patrick's Primary School (0.2 miles), Donaghmore Primary School (0.2 miles), Walker Memorial Primary School (1.7 miles) and St Mary's Primary School (1.8 miles). As a grammar school, St Joseph's Grammar School admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
St Patrick's Primary SchoolDonaghmore Primary SchoolWalker Memorial Primary SchoolSt Mary'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 Grammar School in June 2018.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
About
St. Joseph's Grammar School is a voluntary grammar school for students in Donaghmore, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (168 pupils)
93.5%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
100%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (88 pupils)
83%
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 St Joseph's Grammar School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
129
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
13.3%
of pupils enrolled
35
With a statement (stage 3)
94
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 St Joseph's Grammar School
When was St Joseph's Grammar School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Joseph's Grammar School in June 2018.
What are exam results like at St Joseph's Grammar School?
In 2024/25, of the 168 Year 12 pupils at St Joseph's Grammar School, 93.5% 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 88 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 83% 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 St Joseph's Grammar School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Grammar School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Joseph's Grammar 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 Grammar School?
St Joseph's Grammar School is at 58 CASTLECAULFIELD ROAD, DONAGHMORE, DUNGANNON, TYRONE, BT70 3HE.