Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School
Adamstown, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 431 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 199 girls, 232 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20268H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School (ACETNS) is a vibrant, co‑educational primary school situated in Adamstown, near Lucan, Co. Dublin. Operating under the patronage of Educate Together/Ag Foghlaim Le Cheile, the school follows an inclusive, child‑centred curriculum that celebrates diversity and promotes equality, respect and active citizenship. The school community is richly multicultural, with pupils representing over 45 nationalities, and it provides a supportive environment for learners from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, including a dedicated Special Needs Unit and support classes. The campus accommodates approximately 400 pupils and is staffed by 25 teachers and five Special Needs Assistants. Modern learning is underpinned by a Digital Strategy (2024/25) and a comprehensive School Improvement Plan (24/25). Communication with families is facilitated through a YouTube channel, WhatsApp updates and active social‑media profiles, ensuring parents stay informed about school activities, policies and events.
History
Adamstown Castle ETNS opened in September 2007 with 57 students and five teachers, sharing its initial building with Esker ETNS and St John the Evangelist. After the neighbouring schools moved to their own premises, ACETNS grew to its current size of around 400 pupils, 25 teachers and five SNAs. The school serves a multicultural community, with over 45 nationalities represented, and operates under the patronage of Educate Together/Ag Foghlaim Le Cheile (Co. No. 286202).
Applying to Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School?
Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School has 431 pupils enrolled, 199 girls and 232 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School?
Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.