Assumption Senior Girls Primary School
Long Mile Rd, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 230 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18170B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Assumption Senior Girls National School is a primary school dedicated to the education of senior girls in the local community. The school positions its website as the central hub for information on policies, the school structure and day‑to‑day communications, indicating a strong commitment to transparency and parental engagement. Digital tools such as the Aladdin platform are employed to disseminate school newsletters, homework assignments and other essential updates, while a regularly refreshed Twitter feed provides insights into pupils’ activities and achievements. The school offers a broad programme that extends beyond the core curriculum, with dedicated sections on its site for a Parents Association, Student Council, Green School initiatives and a range of extracurricular activities such as the annual School Show. Resources such as a school calendar, uniform guidelines, book lists and a self‑evaluation report demonstrate an organised approach to fostering a supportive learning environment. Emphasis is placed on community involvement, environmental awareness and the development of leadership skills among the pupils.
Applying to Assumption Senior Girls Primary 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 Assumption Senior Girls Primary 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 Assumption Senior Girls Primary School
How many pupils attend Assumption Senior Girls Primary School?
Assumption Senior Girls Primary School has 230 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Assumption Senior Girls Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Assumption Senior Girls Primary 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 Assumption Senior Girls Primary School?
Assumption Senior Girls Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.