Flowerfield National School
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 40 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12788O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Flowerfield National School is an urban, three‑teacher primary school set on attractive grounds close to the heart of Navan town. The school operates within a Church of Ireland ethos and forms part of the parish primary school community in the Meath and Kildare diocese. It provides a caring, family‑like atmosphere where pupils feel safe and secure, and where learning is supported by a range of modern equipment and educational resources designed to enhance the curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on individual needs, offering dedicated staff and ready access to a Support Teacher for children with additional educational requirements. Its facilities include well‑maintained classrooms, ample outdoor space, and specialised areas that encourage both academic and creative development. The ethos of inclusivity and community involvement underpins all activities, fostering a vibrant, lively environment that prepares children for lifelong learning.
Applying to Flowerfield 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 Flowerfield 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 Flowerfield National School
How many pupils attend Flowerfield National School?
Flowerfield National School has 40 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Flowerfield National School a DEIS school?
No. Flowerfield 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 Flowerfield National School?
Flowerfield National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.