The Best Schools In Darkley Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Darkley. These top schools near Darkley are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

The Royal School Armagh

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Our number one ranked school in Darkley based on our official School Guide Star Rating is The Royal School Armagh.

Pupils
873
Ages
11 - 17
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar
2

St Catherine's College

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St Catherine's College is ranked second in Darkley based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1169
Ages
11 - 17
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary
3

St Joseph's High School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Darkley based on our authoritative ranking is St Joseph's High School.

Pupils
752
Ages
11 - 17
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary
4

St Patrick's Grammar School

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The school ranked at number four in our Darkley league table is St Patrick's Grammar School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
882
Ages
11 - 17
Gender
Male
Type
Grammar
5

St Patrick's High School

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Our number five ranked school in Darkley based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Patrick's High School.

Pupils
1031
Ages
11 - 17
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary

Top 5 best performing schools in Darkley and their catchment areas in Darkley ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • The Royal School Armagh
  • St Catherine's College
  • St Joseph's High School
  • St Patrick's Grammar School
  • St Patrick's High School

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