The Royal School Armagh
The Royal School Armagh is a co-ed boarding and day school in County, Armagh, educating pupils aged 4 - 19 and founded in 1608. Boarding fees are £5,643 - £8,888 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 9 - 19
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- No
About The Royal School Armagh
The story, ethos and character of The Royal School Armagh.
- Setting
- City
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Graham Montgomery
Overview The Royal School Armagh was founded by James I in 1608 and granted its Royal Charter by Charles I in 1627. It has been regarded since then as one of the leading schools in Ireland and a school which achieves considerable academic success.
The school is co-educational with modern facilities. The school welcomes children of all faiths and offers an excellent caring and learning environment of over 800 pupils from the ages of 4 to 18 with accommodation for 90 boarders including a new dedicated sixth form boarding facility which provides an effective transitional step between school and university.
All pupils study for GCSE examinations and the vast majority continue to study for A-Levels and then progress to universities and colleges throughout the United Kingdom.
Our Mission Statement The Royal School Armagh aims to provide its pupils with an education which in its wholeness will enable them to achieve their full potential in academic, social, moral and spiritual terms. The values of the School, both implicitly and explicitly, reflect and are informed by the reformed tradition of the Christian faith.
The School warmly welcomes the presence of pupils and staff of other Christian traditions, other world faiths and those with no religious convictions. The Royal School is wholly committed to whole education. Pupils acquire confidence by being encouraged into new experiences outside their comfort zone.
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Academics at The Royal School Armagh
What pupils study at The Royal School Armagh — and where it takes them.
This section provides information on: The curriculum, performing and creative arts, English as an additional , and special educational needs (SEN). About the curriculum The Royal School Armagh follows the British curriculum, offering GCSEs and A-Level qualifications.
2023 A-Level Results: 51.54% of grades awarded were A* or A, and 75.5% of all grades were within the A* - B range2023 GCSE Results: 61.47% of all grades awarded were A* or A, and almost 82.5% of all grades awarded to the school's pupils were within the A* - B range Everything we do at the Royal School seeks to treat the pupil as an individual and not just part of a 'cohort'.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at The Royal School Armagh
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at The Royal School Armagh.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- No
- Saturday lessons
- No
School is one of the best resourced co-educational boarding schools in Ireland, with space for approximately 90 boarders across three houses. We are a knit international community; roughly half of the boarders are native English speakers from the UK and Ireland, and the other half are international pupils from 10+ different countries.
We offer weekly and full boarding places. +16 photos Pastoral care and staffing Boarders are cared for by a team of experienced boarding staff. There is always someone available to chat to. The Head of Boarding has overall responsibility for the boarding department The Sixth Form Housemaster cares for the senior boarders There are 3 Junior Houseparents who care for junior girls and boys There are 3 Matrons who manage first aid, medications, supper and laundry The staff in boarding are committed to enabling our pupils to flourish, to push themselves and to achieve success.
A genuine home away from home
The Mall House (Sixth Form) (Boys and Girls) Boy and girls aged 16+ (sixth form) Junior Boarding Boys (Boys) Boys aged between 9 - 16 Junior Boarding Girls (Girls) Girls aged 9 - 16
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
The Royal School Armagh admissions
How children join The Royal School Armagh, and how we make it simple.
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
There are several entry points for Royal School Armagh: Boarders under the age of 11 will be placed in the Preparatory Department Senior school entry starts from age 11 If pupils wish to do the full GCSE course, they can enter from age 14 for the two-year course If pupils wish to do the full A-Level course, they can enter from age 16 for the two-year course Special notes to agents about entry to the school Application procedure and entrance tests The receipt of a confidential school report and visits within School and Boarding form part of the application process.
Boarding places are offered having considered the following criteria:1.1 Suitability for Boarding (The Royal School recognises its responsibility under the Children Act to safeguard and promote the welfare of boarders).1.2 Candidates for boarding places are assessed to determine their suitability for boarding.
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The Royal School Armagh fees & funding
What The Royal School Armagh costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for The Royal School Armagh.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare The Royal School Armagh against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
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The Royal School Armagh location & travel
Where The Royal School Armagh is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address College Hill, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9DH, Northern Ireland Airport transfer Airport transfer to/from Belfast and Dublin Airports can be arranged by the school Travel time to London by train N/A Telephone 028 3752 2807 Website https://royalschool.
com/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Belfast International 40 60 2. George Best Belfast City 45 70 3. Dublin 80 90 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Portadown 10 15 Local accommodation There are two highly rated hotels within walking distance of the school, Armagh City Hotel and Charlemont Arms Hotel.
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