Ashbourne Educate Together National School
Killegland, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 410 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 198 girls, 212 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20396Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ashbourne Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, equality‑based primary school situated on the Ashbourne Education Campus beside the Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA club. The school serves a vibrant community of over 400 children, offering 16 mainstream classrooms and two dedicated special‑needs classes (Evergreen). Under the patronage of Educate Together, the school follows a child‑centred, democratic ethos that promotes inclusive learning, respect for diversity and active participation from pupils, parents and staff alike. The learning environment is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal development. Innovative teaching methodologies are employed across all year groups from Junior Infants to 6th class, with a two‑class structure for each level. The curriculum incorporates the “Learn Together” Ethical Education programme, encouraging critical thinking, global citizenship and an understanding of human rights, equality and environmental stewardship. Student‑led committees such as the Student Council, Green Schools, Active Schools and Amber Flag further embed democratic practice and community engagement within everyday school life.
History
Ashbourne Educate Together opened its doors in September 2012 in the Ashbourne Parish centre with just two teachers. The school subsequently moved to prefabricated premises beside the Ashbourne Community Centre, expanding to a two‑stream school up to 2nd class. In October 2016 the school relocated to a purpose‑built building in Killegland, now providing two classes for every year group from Junior Infants to 6th class, together with two special‑needs classes (Evergreen). The school marked its 10‑year anniversary in the 2022/23 academic year.
Applying to Ashbourne 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 Ashbourne 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 Ashbourne Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Ashbourne Educate Together National School?
Ashbourne Educate Together National School has 410 pupils enrolled, 198 girls and 212 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ashbourne Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Ashbourne 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 Ashbourne Educate Together National School?
Ashbourne Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.