The Royal School is wholly committed to whole person education. Pupils acquire confidence by being encouraged into new experiences outside their comfort zone. Increased self-esteem accrues from successful participation in such activities. In light of this, as many extra-curricular activities as possible are offered by the staff at the school.
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 , Armagh was founded in 1608 by James I. 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 700 pupils from the ages of 5 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.
Situated in 27 acres of grounds, it is close to the centre of Armagh – an ancient city which is widely renowned for its cultural, sporting and educational activities. Features of the city include two Cathedrals, a Planetarium, an Astropark, attractive open spaces, excellent leisure facilities and fine Georgian buildings. Armagh is about 45 minutes from the Belfast airports and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.
Courses are offered in 24 GCSE subjects and 25 A-Level subjects. Facilities include science and technology laboratories/workshops, six computer suites, a lecture theatre, a study hall, a sixth form centre and a library. Every classroom has a number of networked PCs and most rooms are equipped with interactive white boards.
School teams regularly participate in inter-school competitions and to a high level. Facilities for sport include playing fields for hockey, rugby and cricket, tennis courts, a running track, a squash court, a fitness room and a sports hall. There is a very wide range of non-sporting, extra-curricular facilities and school tours are regularly organised for visits throughout Europe. Music is a particular strength of the School.
Welcome to the Royal School, Armagh. The school’s original foundation in 1608 was “For the increase of learning and good manners”. This twin objective of promoting knowledge and building sound character remains today.
Whilst each year our pupils achieve the highest levels of academic success in public examinations, we believe that a good education is about more than just gaining qualifications. A good education is about one’s character and the endeavor to be a positive influence on others. The willingness and ability to learn, to lead, to serve and to build strong relationships are what enable a life to be well lived. We believe that by developing a strong work ethic and holding a growth mindset our pupils will go on to flourish academically, morally and socially.
The school’s ethos is its characteristic spirit or culture and it is based upon Christian values, promoting and maintaining high standards of personal conduct, striving for the best possible individual achievement, caring for each other and getting involved in school life.
This is a school where tradition and progress go hand in hand, traditional values of hard work, good manners and respect for self and others combine with forward-thinking learning and teaching practices to ensure our young people are equipped to succeed in the modern world.
Pupils joining the school encounter consistent rules, role models and traditions which help them quickly feel part of the Royal School community, to take responsibility for themselves and each other and make a positive contribution to school life.
We work hard to ensure an effective pastoral system operates which, at its core, values each pupil for their uniqueness.
We are influenced by the work of the German educationalist Kurt Han whose philosophy is centered on the conviction that schools should be infused with the ideals of:
Throughout this website and by following the school’s activities on Facebook or Twitter, we believe you will see these ideals in practice.
For over four centuries the Royal School, Armagh has served as one of Ireland’s premier schools. Today it flourishes as a vibrant school community for pupils aged from 3 to 19. Pupils are drawn from in and around County Armagh and also much further afield through our large international boarding department which is a valued and integral part of the school.
The Royal School has membership of the prestigious Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC). This is an association which represents the Heads of the top 250 schools in the UK. Membership is accepted as a mark of excellence in education and is an indication of the high academic standards and commitment to whole person education in the school. Having visited the website, you are welcome to visit the school; please feel at liberty to make an appointment to see our facilities for yourself.
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At The Royal School, Armagh, the exceptional quality of education combined with the dedication of the staff has transformed my child's learning journey, leading to remarkable academic progress and personal growth.
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