St Mary's Primary School, DOWNPATRICK
St Mary's Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Downpatrick.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
St Mary's Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
St Mary'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.
90 pupils are enrolled, 41% are entitled to free school meals and 16% are newcomer pupils.
44 pupils (49% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 19 of them with a statement.
St Mary's Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "As a Catholic School, we aim to provide excellence in learning and teaching, in an inclusive, nurturing and supporting environment. We aspire that our children will achieve personal success and develop a love of learning and life. Our children have the opportunity to take part each day in a variety of extra curricular activities"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Primary School are Killyleagh Integrated Primary School (0.2 miles), Derryboy Primary School (3.9 miles), St Patrick's Primary School (4 miles) and Glasswater Primary School (4.3 miles).
Killyleagh Integrated Primary SchoolDerryboy Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Primary SchoolGlasswater Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Mary's Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broad Meadows, 240 metres away.
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 Mary's Primary School in December 2016.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Special educational needs
44
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
48.9%
of pupils enrolled
19
With a statement (stage 3)
25
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 Mary's Primary School
When was St Mary's Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Mary's Primary School in December 2016.
How are places allocated at St Mary's Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Mary'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 Mary's Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Mary'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 Mary's Primary School?
St Mary's Primary School is at SLOANE CRESCENT, KILLYLEAGH, DOWNPATRICK, DOWN, BT30 9RB.