Facefield National School
Claremorris, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 28 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 16 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13773G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Facefield National School is a vibrant primary‑level community school situated in Claremorris, County Mayo. The school follows the Irish national curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) learning, as demonstrated by its active VEX robotics programme, pottery and clay projects, and regular participation in local sports quizzes and chess clubs. Irish language development is also a priority, with dedicated Gaeilge resources such as the “Beal Beo” series and a children’s Irish blog that encourage bilingual literacy from an early age. The school’s educational approach is project‑based and collaborative, linking classroom learning with local heritage through initiatives like the Gathering Project‑Local History and artefact investigations that connect pupils with the cultural landscape of Mayo. A robust Parents Association and a range of community‑focused events – from farm‑safety talks to Christmas concerts held in the local church – foster strong ties between families, staff and the wider community. Facilities support a broad curriculum, including dedicated spaces for art, music, physical education and technology, and the school maintains extensive digital archives of projects, photographs and student work for ongoing reference and celebration of achievement.
History
Facefield National School opened its doors in 2011, establishing a modern educational centre for the local community. Since its inception the school has expanded its programme to include a wide variety of extracurricular activities, STEAM projects and Irish language initiatives, reflecting a commitment to holistic development and cultural preservation.
Applying to Facefield 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 Facefield 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 Facefield National School
How many pupils attend Facefield National School?
Facefield National School has 28 pupils enrolled, 16 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Facefield National School a DEIS school?
No. Facefield 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 Facefield National School?
Facefield National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.