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St Joseph'S Boys' High School, Newry

20 Armagh Road, Newry, BT356DH

Inspected by ETICatholic MaintainedUpdated— score data refreshed 12 September 2026

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

GCSE Results

2024-25
5+ GCSEs A*-C (inc. Eng & Maths)
69.9%
5+ GCSEs A*-C
89.0%
Year 12 Cohort
73

A-Level Results

2024-25
Year 14 Cohort
0

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
379
SEND
30.6%
FSM Eligible
43.5%
EAL
12.2%
SEN with EHC Plan
14.5%
SEN Support
16.1%

Attendance & Absence

2024-25
Overall Absence Rate
9.4% NI7.1%

Attendance from the Department of Education NI. Northern Ireland does not publish per-school persistent absence.

School Information

Type
Catholic Maintained
Phase
Secondary
Religious Character
Roman Catholic

Historical Trends

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

028 3026 2595
info@stjosephhigh.newry.ni.sch.uk

20 Armagh Road

Newry, Northern Ireland

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Administrative

Country
Northern Ireland
URN
5230056

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