Ballydesmond National School
Ballydesmond, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 104 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 55 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14014N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Ballydesmond National School provides a caring, happy and secure learning environment where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of pupils are identified and nurtured. The school’s proud Catholic ethos underpins its values, while it also recognises and respects children of all other faiths and none, fostering an inclusive community. A broad, stimulating curriculum is delivered with the aim of challenging every learner, encouraging curiosity and a love of learning across a range of subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing pupils for life in a modern, multicultural society. Equality, inclusion and the celebration of diversity are actively promoted through a variety of programmes and activities that develop social skills and cultural awareness. Extracurricular initiatives such as sports tournaments, active‑school challenges and creative projects complement classroom learning, supporting the physical wellbeing and holistic development of each child.
Applying to Ballydesmond 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 Ballydesmond 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 Ballydesmond National School
How many pupils attend Ballydesmond National School?
Ballydesmond National School has 104 pupils enrolled, 55 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballydesmond National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballydesmond 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 Ballydesmond National School?
Ballydesmond National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.