Aston Village Educate Together National School
Aston Village, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 375 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 183 girls, 192 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20294I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Aston Village Educate Together National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the residential area of Aston Village, just off the Termonfeckin Road north of Drogheda. As an Educate Together school it provides a child‑centred, multi‑denominational and inclusive learning environment that is democratically run, encouraging pupils to take an active role in decision‑making and community life. The school occupies a modern, purpose‑built campus with 24 classrooms, a well‑stocked library, a multipurpose hall, a dedicated special‑needs unit and extensive garden spaces. These facilities support a broad curriculum and a range of extracurricular activities, fostering both academic development and personal growth. A diverse and experienced staff team draws on expertise from teaching and the wider community to deliver a rich educational experience for all learners. Key features include a strong partnership with local families and the wider community, regular events such as sports days and assemblies, and a commitment to inclusive practices that celebrate the individuality of each child.
History
Aston Village Educate Together National School opened on 1 September 2008 with 65 children enrolled across three mainstream classes (Junior Infants to Second Class). The school was constructed within a 16‑week period and quickly became a focal point for the local community in Aston Village, north of Drogheda. Over its first year, strong bonds were formed with families and the wider area. Since then the school has expanded to a state‑of‑the‑art facility comprising 24 classrooms, a library, hall, special‑needs unit, garden and additional resources, while maintaining its founding ethos of a child‑centred, multi‑denominational, inclusive, democratically run, co‑educational environment.
Applying to Aston Village 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 Aston Village 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 Aston Village Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Aston Village Educate Together National School?
Aston Village Educate Together National School has 375 pupils enrolled, 183 girls and 192 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Aston Village Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Aston Village 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 Aston Village Educate Together National School?
Aston Village Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.