Cavan 1 National School
Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 102 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 53 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11517B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cavan No.1 National School is a Church of Ireland primary school situated in Cavan, catering for children from junior and senior infants through to sixth class. The school’s ethos is firmly rooted in Christian values such as compassion, forgiveness and respect, while actively celebrating cultural diversity. Its small, close‑knit size creates a family‑like atmosphere that supports the academic, social and spiritual development of every pupil, and the school is currently open for enrolment. The school offers a comprehensive suite of resources for both families and learners. Dedicated parent‑resource sections provide guidance and information, while the Student Zone supplies engaging home‑learning activities. Class‑specific pages give insight into the curriculum for junior/senior infants, 1st class, 2nd‑4th and 5th‑6th classes. Core values and policies are openly published online, reinforcing a safe, welcoming environment and a partnership‑focused approach with families.
History
The school building was erected in 1820, probably designed by William Farrell, and originally served as a national school for Church of Ireland children. As was typical of the period, the classroom was located at the rear of the building while the schoolmaster lived in the front house. The school has remained in continuous operation for almost two centuries.
Applying to Cavan 1 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 Cavan 1 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 Cavan 1 National School
How many pupils attend Cavan 1 National School?
Cavan 1 National School has 102 pupils enrolled, 53 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cavan 1 National School a DEIS school?
No. Cavan 1 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 Cavan 1 National School?
Cavan 1 National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.
Illustration based on a photo by Eric Jones. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.