Downpatrick Primary School 2.9

The school was opened in 1975 and is situated at the upper end of Mount Crescent in the historic quarter of Downpatrick, near the Cathedral, Down Museum and St Patrick’s Heritage Centre overlooking the Quoile River and the Dromara Hills.

The majority of the children come from Downpatrick, but the school also serves outlying districts and traditionally accepts children from a wide area and from all backgrounds. The Board of Governors is committed to cater for areas where there is no Controlled school provision such as Ardglass and Strangford.
The accommodation comprises 7 classrooms, three small group rooms, a library and ICT suite, multi-purpose hall, meals kitchen and ancillary block. There is also a Special Unit for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties which comprises 3 classrooms catering for up to 30 children who integrate with the main school for practical subjects. There is ample space in the grounds, with extensive grass and tarmac areas.