Aglish National School
Cappoquin, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 82 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 31 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01395H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Aglish National School is a vibrant primary school serving the local community and welcoming new enrolments for September 2026. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, combining a structured curriculum with a range of extracurricular activities such as balance‑bike sessions, outdoor learning in the junior classroom and seasonal events that foster creativity and social interaction. Recent achievements include the 12th Green Flag Award, recognising the school’s commitment to environmental stewardship and a whole‑school approach to sustainability. The school operates a clear daily routine, opening at 9:10 am and concluding classes between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm depending on the year group. Uniform standards promote a sense of belonging, and pupils in the infant classes enjoy supervised classroom lunches before playtime. Robust policies support pupil welfare, covering mobile‑phone use, jewellery restrictions, medical disclosures and road‑safety procedures. Additional provisions include a school‑bus service for families living beyond two miles, an optional personal insurance scheme coordinated with the Parents Association, and regular parent‑teacher meetings to discuss progress.
Applying to Aglish 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 Aglish 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 Aglish National School
How many pupils attend Aglish National School?
Aglish National School has 82 pupils enrolled, 31 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Aglish National School a DEIS school?
No. Aglish 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 Aglish National School?
Aglish National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.