Boolavogue National School
Ferns, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 97 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 51 girls, 46 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18336J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Boolavogue National School is a mainstream, co‑educational primary school serving the historic rural community of Boolavogue and its surrounding areas. As a Roman Catholic school under the patronage of the Bishop of Ferns, it promotes a Catholic ethos while respecting children of all faiths and none. The school’s vision centres on a caring, safe and inclusive environment where each pupil can develop to their full potential through a child‑centred, holistic approach. The curriculum is designed to nurture spiritual, moral, cultural, intellectual, physical and emotional growth. Emphasis is placed on well‑rounded development, encouraging kindness, resilience, creativity and social cooperation. A dedicated team of teachers works closely with the Board of Management, Parents Association and the wider community to provide a supportive learning atmosphere and to prepare children for further education and lifelong learning. Extracurricular activities, community events and regular parent‑school meetings reinforce the school’s commitment to partnership and community spirit.
Applying to Boolavogue 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 Boolavogue 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 Boolavogue National School
How many pupils attend Boolavogue National School?
Boolavogue National School has 97 pupils enrolled, 51 girls and 46 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Boolavogue National School a DEIS school?
No. Boolavogue 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 Boolavogue National School?
Boolavogue National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.