Castleknock Educate Together National School
Castleknock, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 374 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 171 girls, 203 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20098I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castleknock Educate Together National School is an inclusive primary school that follows the Learn Together Curriculum, a framework that integrates academic learning with moral and social development. The school places equal emphasis on the intellectual, physical, social, emotional and ethical growth of each child, encouraging independent, tolerant, confident and cooperative learners. A strong focus on inclusion means pupils are supported to participate fully in cultural, sporting and extracurricular activities both within the school grounds and in the wider community. The school environment is designed to foster curiosity and a love of learning, with dedicated outdoor learning areas that extend classroom experiences into natural settings. A range of after‑school care and activity programmes are available, providing additional opportunities for sport, arts and personal development. The school also prioritises digital safety and well‑being, offering resources such as an Internet Safety programme and a comprehensive RSE, Stay Safe and Anti‑Bullying policy. Parents are regarded as partners in education and are encouraged to engage through the Parent‑Teacher Association and the Board of Management. This collaborative approach ensures that decisions about the school’s development reflect the needs and aspirations of the whole school community.
Applying to Castleknock 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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Castleknock 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 Castleknock Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Castleknock Educate Together National School?
Castleknock Educate Together National School has 374 pupils enrolled, 171 girls and 203 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castleknock Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Castleknock 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 Castleknock Educate Together National School?
Castleknock Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.