St Malachy's Primary School, DOWNPATRICK
St Malachy's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Downpatrick.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Malachy's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Malachy's Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
35 pupils are enrolled, 29% are entitled to free school meals and 80% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
8 pupils (23% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Malachy's Primary School are St Mary's Primary School (2.8 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (3 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (3 miles) and St Mary's Primary School (3.7 miles).
St Mary's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Malachy's Primary School.
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 St Malachy's Primary School in June 2017.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with St Malachy's Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
8
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
22.9%
of pupils enrolled
Not published
With a statement (stage 3)
Not published
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".
Questions parents ask about St Malachy's Primary School
When was St Malachy's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Malachy's Primary School in June 2017.
How are places allocated at St Malachy's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Malachy's 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 St Malachy's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Malachy's Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Malachy's Primary School?
St Malachy's Primary School is at 8 KILCLIEF ROAD, STRANGFORD, DOWNPATRICK, DOWN, BT30 7PA.