St Joseph's Primary School, NEWRY
St Joseph's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newry.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Joseph's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
385 pupils are enrolled, 35% are entitled to free school meals and 3% are newcomer pupils.
83 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 56 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Primary School are Bessbrook Primary School (0.3 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (1.1 miles), St Peter's Primary School (1.1 miles) and Mullaglass Primary School (1.6 miles).
Bessbrook Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolSt Peter's Primary SchoolMullaglass Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Joseph's Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Josephs Primary School Convent Hill, 40 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 Joseph's Primary School in December 2017.
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
83
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.6%
of pupils enrolled
56
With a statement (stage 3)
27
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 Joseph's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Joseph's Primary School
When was St Joseph's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Joseph's Primary School in December 2017.
How are places allocated at St Joseph's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Joseph's 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 Joseph's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Joseph's 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 Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School is at 28 CONVENT HILL, BESSBROOK, NEWRY, DOWN, BT35 7AW.