Broadmeadow Community National School
Swords, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 80 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 31 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20529J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Broadmeadow Community National School is a recently established primary school in Swords, County Dublin, operating under the patronage of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board. The school is built to serve a growing local community and offers a modern, state‑of‑the‑art facility designed to provide a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment. Its ethos is founded on the core values of equality, inclusion, diversity and respect, and the school’s motto – “Connect, Create, Explore, Enjoy” – reflects a commitment to active, creative learning that involves parents and community members as partners in education. The curriculum is delivered with an emphasis on holistic development, encouraging children to thrive socially, academically and emotionally. A strong focus is placed on the arts, with opportunities for artistic, musical, dramatic and design experiences woven throughout the Primary School Curriculum. The school promotes a culture of respect, empathy, fairness, integrity, accountability, trust and collaboration, ensuring that every child, regardless of faith or background, can reach their full potential in a nurturing and supportive setting.
History
Broadmeadow Community National School opened its doors in September 2020, initially admitting Junior Infants to meet the rising population and housing development in the Swords area. The school takes a new intake of Junior Infants each year with the aim of establishing a full primary cycle. It operates under the patronage of the Minister for Education and Skills, with Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board acting as the patron in waiting. The school is inter‑denominational, open to children of all faiths and none, and follows the Department of Education and Skills’ rules for primary schools, fostering an inclusive ethos that recognises and celebrates all religious and cultural backgrounds.
Applying to Broadmeadow Community 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 Broadmeadow Community 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 Broadmeadow Community National School
How many pupils attend Broadmeadow Community National School?
Broadmeadow Community National School has 80 pupils enrolled, 31 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Broadmeadow Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Broadmeadow Community 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 Broadmeadow Community National School?
Broadmeadow Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.