The Holy Family Primary School, DOWNPATRICK
The Holy Family Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Downpatrick.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
The Holy Family Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
The Holy Family Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
176 pupils are enrolled and 12% are entitled to free school meals.
43 pupils (24% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 9 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Holy Family Primary School are Cedar Integrated Primary School (2 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (2.2 miles), Glasswater Primary School (2.3 miles) and St Macartan's Primary School (2.5 miles).
Cedar Integrated Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolGlasswater Primary SchoolSt Macartan's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Holy Family Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tyconnaugh Chapel, 100 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 The Holy Family Primary School in January 2011.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with The Holy Family Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
43
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
24.4%
of pupils enrolled
9
With a statement (stage 3)
34
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 The Holy Family Primary School
When was The Holy Family Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on The Holy Family Primary School in January 2011.
How are places allocated at The Holy Family Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at The Holy Family 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 The Holy Family Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming The Holy Family Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is The Holy Family Primary School?
The Holy Family Primary School is at 1 DRUMNACONAGHER ROAD, TECONNAUGHT, DOWNPATRICK, DOWN, BT30 9AN.