Downshire School has closed.
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Downshire School, CARRICKFERGUS
Downshire School is a grammar school for pupils in Carrickfergus.
Data last updated 25 Oct 2026
Downshire School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Downshire School are Ulidia Integrated College (0.3 miles), Carrickfergus Academy (0.9 miles), Carrickfergus College (0.9 miles) and Carrickfergus Grammar School (1.1 miles).
Ulidia Integrated CollegeCarrickfergus AcademyCarrickfergus CollegeCarrickfergus Grammar School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Downshire School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carricfergus Academy Junior Campus, 50 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Downshire School in May 2011.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
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Questions parents ask about Downshire School
When was Downshire School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Downshire School in May 2011.
How are places allocated at Downshire School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Downshire 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 Downshire School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Downshire School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Downshire School?
Downshire School is at DOWNSHIRE ROAD, CARRICKFERGUS, ANTRIM, BT38 7DA.