Francis Street Cbs
Dublin 8, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 155 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 111 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18477E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Francis Street CBS is a vibrant primary school situated in Dublin 8, welcoming children from junior infant through to sixth class. Since September 2021 the school has operated as a co‑educational institution, providing a supportive environment for both boys and girls. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, engaging families and the wider neighbourhood in a shared educational journey. The curriculum is underpinned by a holistic, student‑centred approach. As a DCU Changemaker School, Francis Street CBS cultivates the pillars of empathy, creativity, leadership and teamwork. Pupils benefit from a broad range of enrichment activities, including a structured chess programme, mindfulness sessions, and a robust student council – the first of its kind in an Irish primary school. The school’s ethos is further reinforced by its Four Key Pillars – Sustainability, the Arts, Social Justice and Digital Learning – which inform everyday teaching and project work. Facilities such as a well‑stocked library, a dedicated sensory room, and extensive sports provisions support diverse learning styles and promote physical wellbeing.
History
Francis Street CBS transitioned to a co‑educational model in September 2021, welcoming its first class of junior infant boys and girls and expanding mixed‑gender classes up to first class. The school was the first primary school in Ireland to establish a Student Council, reflecting its long‑standing commitment to student voice and leadership. It is also recognised as a DCU Changemaker School, aligning its development with contemporary educational frameworks. (Further historical details are not provided on the website.)
Applying to Francis Street Cbs
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 Francis Street Cbs. 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 Francis Street Cbs
How many pupils attend Francis Street Cbs?
Francis Street Cbs has 155 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 111 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Francis Street Cbs a DEIS school?
Yes. Francis Street Cbs is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Francis Street Cbs?
Francis Street Cbs has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.