St Patrick's Grammar School, Downpatrick

Saint Patrick's Grammar School
Location
Saul Street

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BT30 6NJ

Information
TypeGrammar
MottoSignum Fidei
("Sign of faith")
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
Established1934
Closed2024
Local authorityEducation Authority (South Eastern)
HeadmasterJoe McCann
GenderAll-Male (Year 8 – Year 12)
Co-educational (Year 13 – Year 14)
Age11 to 18
EnrollmentApprox. 689
HousesDown, Killard, Lecale, Quoile
ColoursMaroon, yellow    
PublicationPulse
School YearsYear 8 – Year 14
Websitewww.spgs.org.uk

Saint Patrick's Grammar School was a Catholic grammar school located in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was owned by the De La Salle Brothers. It had an enrolment of around 725 students, with girls admitted at 6th form level. Pupils came from all over the East Down area. Working to support the ideals of this Lasallian School was a staff of 75 lay teachers. In 2007, the school was awarded the Investor in People award, and has been named a specialist school in humanities by the Department of Education.

The school reopened as part of a merger with St Mary's High and De La Salle in 2024 as Lecale Trinity Grammar School.