Downpatrick Primary School, DOWNPATRICK
Downpatrick Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Downpatrick.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Downpatrick Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Downpatrick Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
213 pupils are enrolled, 32% are entitled to free school meals, 39% are Catholic and 21% Protestant and 9% are newcomer pupils.
92 pupils (43% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 63 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Downpatrick Primary School are Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School (0.5 miles), St Brigid's Primary School (0.7 miles), St Colmcille's Primary School (0.9 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (2.6 miles).
Our Lady and St Patrick Primary SchoolSt Brigid's Primary SchoolSt Colmcille's Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Downpatrick Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Down High School, 200 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Downpatrick Primary School are Down High School (0.1 miles), Lecale Trinity Grammar School (0.5 miles) and Blackwater Integrated College (0.7 miles).
Down High SchoolLecale Trinity Grammar SchoolBlackwater Integrated College
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Downpatrick Primary School in January 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Downpatrick Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
92
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
43.2%
of pupils enrolled
63
With a statement (stage 3)
29
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Downpatrick Primary School
Questions parents ask about Downpatrick Primary School
When was Downpatrick Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Downpatrick Primary School in January 2026.
How are places allocated at Downpatrick Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Downpatrick Primary School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Downpatrick Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Downpatrick Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Downpatrick Primary School?
Downpatrick Primary School is at 10 MOUNT CRESCENT, DOWNPATRICK, DOWN, BT30 6AF.