Fews National School
Kilmacthomas, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 58 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 25 girls, 33 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17570M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Fews National School (Scoil na bhFíodh) is a co‑educational primary school situated in Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. As a registered charity, the school provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, following the Irish national curriculum with an emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school offers a range of classes, including Junior and Senior Infants, first to sixth classes, and a Special Educational Needs (SET) provision, ensuring that pupils of varying abilities receive appropriate support. The school’s educational approach prioritises holistic development, encouraging curiosity, creativity and community involvement. Learning is delivered through a blend of traditional teaching methods and contemporary resources, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and the development of social skills. Small class sizes, with twenty places available in Junior Infants for the 2025/2026 intake, enable personalised attention and strong teacher‑pupil relationships. Facilities at Fews National School include dedicated classroom spaces for each year group, a resource‑rich library, and areas for outdoor play and physical education. The school also maintains a gallery of student work and activities, reflecting its commitment to celebrating achievement and fostering a vibrant school community.
Applying to Fews 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 Fews 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 Fews National School
How many pupils attend Fews National School?
Fews National School has 58 pupils enrolled, 25 girls and 33 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Fews National School a DEIS school?
No. Fews 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 Fews National School?
Fews National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.