St Patrick's Grammar School has closed.
The information below is kept for reference. The school at this address is now Ardmore House Special School.
St Patrick's Grammar School, DOWNPATRICK
St Patrick's Grammar School is a grammar school for pupils in Downpatrick.
Data last updated 25 Oct 2026
St Patrick's Grammar School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Patrick's Grammar School are De La Salle High School (under 0.1 miles), Lecale Trinity Grammar School (0.2 miles), Down High School (0.4 miles) and St Mary's High School (0.5 miles).
De La Salle High SchoolLecale Trinity Grammar SchoolDown High SchoolSt Mary's High School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Patrick's Grammar School.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is De La Salle Bus Stop, 80 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 St Patrick's Grammar School in March 2014.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Questions parents ask about St Patrick's Grammar School
When was St Patrick's Grammar School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on St Patrick's Grammar School in March 2014.
How are places allocated at St Patrick's Grammar School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at St Patrick's Grammar 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 Patrick's Grammar School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming St Patrick's Grammar School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is St Patrick's Grammar School?
St Patrick's Grammar School is at 109 SAUL STREET, DOWNPATRICK, DOWN, BT30 6NJ.