Newry High School
Newry High School is a secondary school in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. It is a controlled, co-educational school for pupils aged 11-18. In 2023, the Principal is Mr Iestyn Brown. History 
The origins of the present day Newry High School can be traced to the end of the 19th century, when a group of local businessmen and clergy established the Newry Intermediate School in 1896. The school was located on Hill Street. In 1948, the school changed its name to Newry Grammar School and moved to a new site on Ashgrove Road. In 1966/1967, the school changed its name again to Newry High School and became a co-educational secondary school. Curriculum 
The school follows the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4. The school has a learning support centre that offers individualised programmes for students who need extra assistance. Extracurricular activities 
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities. Activities include sports clubs, music groups, drama productions, art exhibitions, debating societies, charity events, educational trips and exchange programmes. Controversy
In 2018, the police investigated claims of historical abuse  at the school going back to the 1970s. References

External links 
 Education Authority website

Secondary schools in County Down
Educational institutions established in 1896
1896 establishments in Ireland
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