Where is Downshire Primary School, Hillsborough located?

Downshire Primary School, Hillsborough is a primary school in Royal Hillsborough, Lisburn And Castlereagh (BT26 6AR).

How many pupils attend Downshire Primary School, Hillsborough?

Downshire Primary School, Hillsborough has around 629 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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Downshire Primary School, Hillsborough

7 Ballynahinch Road, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AR

Primary · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

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