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Downpatrick Primary School

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, an After School Care Club room and 'The Hub' - our ICT suite.  This is complemented by a multi-purpose hall, meals kitchen and ancillary block. 

The grounds are spacious with extensive grass and tarmac areas.  A spacious playground was added in 2016.

A new Key Stage 1 block was added in 2015 as part of a school estate improvement programme.  The final phase of this work was completed by December 2016.

Pupil Numbers:  211, AGE RANGE - 4-11

Learning Support Centre

The school incorporates a Learning Support Centre for Pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties, ADD/ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome or Speech & Language Difficulties.
The Centre has four classes with specialist teachers, classroom assistants and also has input from speech therapists and other educational professionals.
The school prides itself on our inclusive ethos and the LSC children integrate with the main school for a range of educational activities. 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Principal's Message
    • Child Protection & Related Policies
    • Staff
    • Governors
    • Complaints Policy
    • Accommodation
    • Privacy Policy Documents >
      • Privacy Policy for Pupils/Parents/Guardians
    • Open Afternoon Filmshow
    • Our New Key Stage 1 Block - History of the Build
  • Children
    • Class Pages >
      • P1
      • P2
      • LSC The Hedgehogs
      • P3
      • P4
      • LSC The Owls
      • P5
      • LSC The Squirrels
      • P6
      • P7
      • LSC The Foxes
      • Engage Project
    • After School Clubs
    • Down Dynamos 21-22 >
      • Down Dynamos 2020-21
      • Downpatrick Dynamos 2019-20
      • Down Dynamos 2018-19
      • Down Dynamos 2017-18
      • Down Dynamos 2016-17
      • Down Dynamos 2015-16
    • Art Club
    • House Points >
      • House Competitions
    • Endeavour Cups
    • School Council
    • Eco Council
    • Eco Club
    • DPS FM Radio Station
    • Book Week
    • Science Week
  • Learning Support Centre
  • Community
    • Parents >
      • Letters To Parents
      • News Letters
      • Calendar >
        • School Holidays 2022-23
      • Online Uniform Orders
      • School Dinner Menu
      • Events >
        • Summer 2018
        • Harvest Assembly
        • Christmas Concerts
        • Ardnabannon Residential
        • Choir Peace Proms 2016
        • Christmas Concert 2015
        • Summer School 2020
        • Summer School 2015
        • P6/7 transition Summer School
        • Edinburgh 2015
        • Ardnabannon 2015
      • School closure Jan 2021 >
        • School closure resources for parents
        • Literacy Support
        • Maths Support
        • Storytime with .......
    • PTA >
      • PTA Committee
      • PTA - Pictures from Events
      • Splash & Dash Sponsored Walks
      • Splash and Dash 2019
      • Splash & Dash 2017
      • Glam & Glow Event 2017
      • Splash and Dash 2016
    • Shared Education
    • Angel Wishes Charity
  • Contact
    • Twitter Page
  • P1 Enrolment for Sept 2022
  • Links inc. E Safety
  • After School Clubs
  • P7 links and help Videos
  • P7 Remote Learning
  • P7 Transition 20212022
  • P7 Project work
  • Summer School 2021
  • Libby
  • Safer Schools app
  • Christmas 2021