Castletown National School
Inch, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 158 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 88 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17768K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Ghormáin Naofa, Castletown National School, is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural heart of north County Wexford. The school’s ethos places pupil wellbeing at the centre of learning, believing that children thrive when they feel happy, safe and supported. A broad, balanced curriculum blends core academic subjects with a strong emphasis on the arts, sport, outdoor learning and the Social, Emotional and Spiritual Education (SESE) programme, providing pupils with many opportunities to develop creativity, confidence and resilience. Teaching is delivered through a mix of whole‑class, small‑group and one‑to‑one sessions, ensuring that each child can progress at their own pace. The school’s facilities include an outdoor classroom and STEAM‑focused spaces, and recent fundraising has equipped classrooms with modern digital technology to enhance literacy and numeracy skills. A clear uniform policy and the introduction of a school sun‑hat reflect the school’s commitment to a safe, inclusive environment, while a vibrant community of parents and volunteers supports a range of extracurricular activities and fundraising events that enrich the pupil experience.
Applying to Castletown 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 Castletown 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 Castletown National School
How many pupils attend Castletown National School?
Castletown National School has 158 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 88 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castletown National School a DEIS school?
No. Castletown 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 Castletown National School?
Castletown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.