St Patrick's Primary School, ARMAGH
St Patrick's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Armagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Patrick's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Patrick'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.
368 pupils are enrolled, 36% are entitled to free school meals and 14% are newcomer pupils.
93 pupils (25% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 39 of them with a statement.
St Patrick's Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "St Patrick's Primary School Armagh is a Catholic Council Maintained School (CCMS). It serves families from all areas of Armagh city and the rural neighbourhood. The number of pupils on roll at present is 383. There are currently 17 class teachers, our SENCO, who supports children working in small groups, and principal."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Patrick's Primary School are Armstrong Primary School (0.6 miles), Royal School (0.7 miles), Mount St Catherine's Primary School (0.7 miles) and St Malachy's Primary School (0.9 miles).
Armstrong Primary SchoolRoyal SchoolMount St Catherine's Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Patrick's Primary School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harps Gaa Club, 70 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Patrick's Primary School are City Armagh High School (0.3 miles), St Patrick's Grammar School (0.4 miles), St Catherine's College (0.7 miles) and The Royal School Armagh (0.7 miles).
City Armagh High SchoolSt Patrick's Grammar SchoolSt Catherine's CollegeThe Royal School Armagh
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 Patrick's Primary School in November 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Latest from St Patrick's Primary School
Good News At Assembly
2 Oct 2026
Musical Talent Takes to the Market Place Stage
16 Sep 2026
Art Supplies Donation from Credit Union
14 Sep 2026
St. Patrick’s Prepare to Welcome P1 Starters!
31 Aug 2026
Green Flag Award for St. Patrick’s!
22 Jul 2026
P3 and P4 Sports Day
2 Jul 2026
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Special educational needs
93
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
25.3%
of pupils enrolled
39
With a statement (stage 3)
54
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 Patrick's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Patrick's Primary School
When was St Patrick's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Patrick's Primary School in November 2017.
How are places allocated at St Patrick's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Patrick'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 Patrick's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Patrick'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 Patrick's Primary School?
St Patrick's Primary School is at LOUGHGALL ROAD, ARMAGH, ARMAGH, BT61 7NN.