The Best Schools In Castlewellan 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 Castlewellan. These top schools near Castlewellan 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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✔ Compare all schools in Castlewellan and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Down High School

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Our number one ranked school in Castlewellan based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Down High School.

Pupils
953
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar
2

St Patrick's Grammar School

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St Patrick's Grammar School is ranked second in Castlewellan based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
771
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Grammar
3

Assumption Grammar School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Castlewellan based on our authoritative ranking is Assumption Grammar School.

Pupils
954
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Female
Type
Grammar
4

St Malachy's High School

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

Pupils
1045
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary
5

St Colman's High School & Sixth Form College

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Our number five ranked school in Castlewellan based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Colman's High School & Sixth Form College.

Pupils
577
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Secondary

Top 5 best performing schools in Castlewellan and their catchment areas in Castlewellan ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • Down High School
  • St Patrick's Grammar School
  • Assumption Grammar School
  • St Malachy's High School
  • St Colman's High School & Sixth Form College

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