Blessington Educate Together National School
Blessington, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 95 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20242M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Blessington Educate Together National School is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational primary school situated 2 km from Blessington town in County Wicklow. The school provides a child‑centred, democratically‑run learning environment for roughly 100 pupils, including four mainstream classes and two special‑education classes. Its ethos promotes inclusive education, encouraging every child to thrive academically, socially and emotionally through the Learn Together Ethical Education Programme, which explores a wide range of belief systems, cultures and values. Set on a spacious 2.5‑acre site near the scenic Blessington Lakes, the school offers extensive outdoor facilities: expansive green areas for play and learning, dedicated sensory spaces, active play zones and a thriving garden that supports sustainability and hands‑on science experiences. Collaboration is central to school life, with a proactive Student Council, a dynamic Parents Association and regular community‑wide assemblies and fundraising events that reinforce a strong sense of belonging and shared responsibility.
Applying to Blessington 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
View Blessington Educate Together National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Blessington Educate Together National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Blessington Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Blessington Educate Together National School?
Blessington Educate Together National School has 95 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Blessington Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Blessington 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 Blessington Educate Together National School?
Blessington Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.