Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School, DOWNPATRICK
Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Downpatrick.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
352 pupils are enrolled, 29% are entitled to free school meals and 9% are newcomer pupils.
116 pupils (33% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 50 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School are Downpatrick Primary School (0.5 miles), St Brigid's Primary School (0.6 miles), St Colmcille's Primary School (0.7 miles) and St Patrick's Primary School (2.4 miles).
Downpatrick 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 Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Girls Prim School, 100 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School are Lecale Trinity Grammar School (0.5 miles), Down High School (0.6 miles) and Blackwater Integrated College (1 mile).
Lecale Trinity Grammar SchoolDown High 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 Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School in June 2026.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
116
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
33.0%
of pupils enrolled
50
With a statement (stage 3)
66
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
Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School
Questions parents ask about Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School
When was Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School in June 2026.
How are places allocated at Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Our Lady and St Patrick 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 Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School?
Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School is at Edward Street, DOWNPATRICK, DOWN, BT30 6JD.