Drumraney Mixed National School
Athlone, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 23 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 10 girls, 13 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13571R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drumraney Mixed National School is a primary education provider situated in Cartroncor, Drumraney, County Westmeath (Eircode N37 V240). The school delivers a broad, balanced curriculum that encompasses core subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy and Gaeilge, alongside dedicated programmes for SPHE & Religious Education, Arts Education, SES (E), STEM, ICT and Physical Education. A strong emphasis is placed on holistic development, with the school actively participating in initiatives such as the Active School Flag, Health Promoting Schools, Green‑Schools, the Blue Star Programme and the PAWS project, all of which support wellbeing, environmental awareness and community engagement. The school’s “Our Work Zone” showcases a commitment to innovative learning experiences, including VEX Robotics, primary science and maths discovery, and a range of partnership‑driven educational initiatives. Enrolment is open for the upcoming September intake, and families are invited to download the enrolment form from the website. The school’s online presence highlights recent events such as Open Day 2026, Christmas celebrations, Science Week and Halloween activities, reflecting an active and vibrant school community.
Applying to Drumraney Mixed 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.
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 Drumraney Mixed 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 Drumraney Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Drumraney Mixed National School?
Drumraney Mixed National School has 23 pupils enrolled, 10 girls and 13 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Drumraney Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Drumraney Mixed 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 Drumraney Mixed National School?
Drumraney Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.