St Patrick's Grammar School, Downpatrick

54°19′55″N 5°42′32″W / 54.332°N 5.709°W / 54.332; -5.709

Saint Patrick's Grammar School
Address
Map
Saul Street

, ,
BT30 6NJ

Information
TypeGrammar
MottoSignum Fidei
("Sign of faith")
Religious affiliation(s)Roman 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
Number of studentsApprox. 689
HousesDown, Killard, Lecale, Quoile
Colour(s)Maroon, yellow    
PublicationPulse
School YearsYear 8 – Year 14
Websitewww.spgs.org.uk

Saint Patrick's Grammar School is a Catholic grammar school located in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is currently owned by the De La Salle Brothers. It has an enrolment of around 725 students, with girls admitted at 6th form level. Pupils come from all over the East Down area. Working to support the ideals of this Lasallian School is a staff of 75 lay teachers. Recently, the school has been awarded the Investor in People award,[1] and has been named a specialist school in humanities by the Department of Education.[2]