https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Armagh_High_School

City of Armagh High School is a co-educational controlled secondary school in Armagh, Northern Ireland, educating pupils aged 11 to 16. Originally founded in 1965 as Armagh Secondary School, it relocated to its current site at 88-96 Alexander Road in 1995, where the new facilities were officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.  

The school offers a curriculum focusing on both academic and vocational pathways, including partnerships with Southern Regional College. The school also has a Learning Support Centre providing specialist support for learning difficulties and social communication/autism spectrum conditions.

The main buildings include well-maintained classrooms, administrative offices, a library resource centre, and an assembly hall, all contributing to a supportive learning environment. The well equipped sports halls and gymnasiums provide spaces for physical education and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Other key elements of the campus layout include extensive playing fields with mature tree lines and grassy expanses, contributing to a serene setting amid the historic cityscape. 

Accessibility to the campus is facilitated by public transport links, including Ulsterbus services along the A29 route and dedicated home-to-school transport provided by the Education Authority Northern Ireland for eligible students.

The school has adopted maroon and white as its official colours, which remain in use for uniforms and branding

Key Historical and Development Details:

• Founding: Established in 1965, the school was formerly known as Armagh Secondary School.
• Relocation: In 1995, the school moved to a new, modern location which was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
• Structure: The school is an all-ability institution (non-selective) that caters to a diverse student body, offering both academic and vocational routes.
• Modern Era: The school has around 390 pupils and includes specialized, nurturing facilities for students with moderate learning difficulties or autism (ASD).
• Values: The school operates under the motto "Excellence, Opportunity and Care," with a strong focus on pastoral care. 

Under Principal Mrs. K. Mulholland, the institution offers a broad curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities, including sports such as football, hockey, netball, athletics, gymnastics, and cross-country, as well as a school choir that performs seasonal events like the Christmas service.

The school has received recognition for its academic excellence, including a Certificate of Excellence from the Pearson National Teaching Awards in 2024 for its whole school team, presented by the Education Minister. This accolade underscores the effectiveness of its tailored pathways and support systems.