Castlepollard Paroc.N S
Castlepollard, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 25 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10857U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castlepollard Parochial School is a small, two‑teacher primary school situated on Pakenhamhall Road in Castlepollard, County Westmeath. The school operates within a Church of Ireland/Anglican ethos while welcoming pupils from a wide range of belief backgrounds, creating an inclusive community that values both spiritual and secular development. Its educational approach centres on encouraging each child to reach their full potential, balancing academic rigour with personal growth and social skills. The learning environment is designed to be nurturing and supportive, with a focus on small‑class interaction that allows teachers to tailor instruction to individual needs. Although the site does not detail specific facilities, the modest size of the school suggests a close‑knit setting where pupils receive personalised attention and opportunities to engage in a variety of extracurricular and community activities linked to the wider parish.
Applying to Castlepollard Paroc.N S
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.
School-published admissions links
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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 Castlepollard Paroc.N S. 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 Castlepollard Paroc.N S
How many pupils attend Castlepollard Paroc.N S?
Castlepollard Paroc.N S has 25 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castlepollard Paroc.N S a DEIS school?
No. Castlepollard Paroc.N S 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 Castlepollard Paroc.N S?
Castlepollard Paroc.N S has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.