Crimlin National School
Ross, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 15 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 7 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15967G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Nestled just 6 km from Castlebar in the heart of County Mayo, Crimlin National School is a vibrant rural primary school that prioritises curiosity, creativity and community spirit. The school adopts a hands‑on, whole‑child approach, encouraging pupils to explore science through classroom experiments and astronomy projects, and to engage with the natural environment via regular outdoor geography lessons. Well‑being and inclusion are central to the ethos, with the school actively working towards the Amber Flag programme to promote positive mental health for both pupils and staff. The campus boasts modern, airy classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, laptops and iPads, alongside a dedicated special‑educational needs classroom. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen and staffroom, a forest preschool offering the ECCE scheme for children aged 3‑5, a large tarmac playing area, basketball court, football pitch, sensory and wild gardens, and an outdoor shelter. These resources support a balanced curriculum that blends academic excellence with music, drumming, and creative arts, preparing pupils for future learning and life beyond the classroom.
Applying to Crimlin 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 Crimlin 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 Crimlin National School
How many pupils attend Crimlin National School?
Crimlin National School has 15 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Crimlin National School a DEIS school?
No. Crimlin 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 Crimlin National School?
Crimlin National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.