The Royal School Armagh, ARMAGH
The Royal School Armagh is a grammar school for pupils in Armagh.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
The Royal School Armagh in detail
School in Northern Ireland
The Royal School Armagh is a voluntary school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
808 pupils are enrolled, 5% are entitled to free school meals and 10% are Catholic and 71% Protestant.
45 pupils (6% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 13 of them with a statement.
The Royal School Armagh in its own words
In its own words: "Putting the needs of others above our own, building a compassionate and kind school and impacting the local community and beyond. Working as an inclusive community, supporting one another, and celebrating our differences and shared success. Acting honestly and taking responsibility for our actions, even when no one is watching."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to The Royal School Armagh are City Armagh High School (0.4 miles), St Patrick's Grammar School (0.5 miles) and St Catherine's College (0.6 miles).
City Armagh High SchoolSt Patrick's Grammar SchoolSt Catherine's College
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Royal School Armagh.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Royal School, 130 metres away.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to The Royal School Armagh are Royal School (under 0.1 miles), Armstrong Primary School (0.1 miles), St Malachy's Primary School (0.4 miles) and Mount St Catherine's Primary School (0.6 miles). As a grammar school, The Royal School Armagh admits pupils mainly on the results of a transfer test, by the criteria in its own admissions policy.
Royal SchoolArmstrong Primary SchoolSt Malachy's Primary SchoolMount St Catherine'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 The Royal School Armagh in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Exam results, 2024/25
GCSEs, Year 12 (100 pupils)
97%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths
97%
5+ GCSEs at A* to C
A-levels, Year 14 (136 pupils)
72.8%
3+ A-levels at A* to C
97.8%
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.
Latest from The Royal School Armagh
Speech Day 2026 Achievement Celebrated by Royal School Community
2 Oct 2026
Senior Prefects Honoured in Time-Honoured
9 Sep 2026
GCSE Results 2026: Celebrating Excellent Achievement at The Royal School
20 Aug 2026
A Level Results 2026: Celebrating Another Excellent Year at The Royal School
14 Aug 2026
Royal School Armagh Crowned Champions in Cyber Explorers Cup 2026
18 May 2026
Apple County to Big Apple: RSA Pupils Take Innovation Global
14 Dec 2025
From The Royal School Armagh's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Bus Stops
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Special educational needs
45
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
5.6%
of pupils enrolled
13
With a statement (stage 3)
32
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 The Royal School Armagh
When was The Royal School Armagh last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on The Royal School Armagh in June 2017.
What are exam results like at The Royal School Armagh?
In 2024/25, of the 100 Year 12 pupils at The Royal School Armagh, 97% achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and maths, and 97% achieved five or more at A* to C in any subjects (equivalent qualifications count). Of the 136 pupils finishing an A-level or equivalent course in Year 14, 72.8% achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C, and 97.8% 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 The Royal School Armagh?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at The Royal School Armagh 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 The Royal School Armagh?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming The Royal School Armagh. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is The Royal School Armagh?
The Royal School Armagh is at COLLEGE HILL, ARMAGH, ARMAGH, BT61 9DH.