Foxford Central National School
Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 271 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 133 girls, 138 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19812U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Foxford Central National School is a Catholic primary school situated in Foxford, County Mayo. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Achonry, the school upholds a strong Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all religious denominations and cultural backgrounds. The community‑focused environment promotes respect, dignity and the holistic development of each pupil, aiming to nurture responsible members of Irish society. The school delivers a broad and balanced curriculum that integrates the core subjects with a particular emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives, literacy programmes and creative arts. As a “Digital School of Distinction”, it makes extensive use of online resources and digital tools to enhance learning, while maintaining a safe, healthy setting for students, staff and parents. Policies on child safeguarding, internet use and code of discipline underpin a secure and inclusive atmosphere. Facilities support a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, chess, VEX robotics, walking and cultural events such as Europe Day and traditional céilí celebrations. The school’s vibrant community life is reflected in regular school‑wide projects, competitions and wellbeing walks that encourage teamwork, creativity and active participation.
Applying to Foxford Central 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 Foxford Central 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 Foxford Central National School
How many pupils attend Foxford Central National School?
Foxford Central National School has 271 pupils enrolled, 133 girls and 138 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Foxford Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Foxford Central 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 Foxford Central National School?
Foxford Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.