Grange Con National School
Grange Con, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 23 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 11 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 00973Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Grangecon National School is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in Grangecon, Dunlavin, County Wicklow. The school embraces a Catholic ethos that is open, welcoming and inclusive, aiming to nurture the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual development of every pupil. Religious education is delivered in line with the doctrines and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church while also respecting children of other faiths and backgrounds. The learning environment is vibrant and community‑focused, with a strong emphasis on experiential and cross‑curricular activities. Pupils engage in a variety of subjects such as mathematics, where classes explore fractions and multiplication through hands‑on tools like dice and array bingo, and heritage projects that connect them with local history and the natural environment, including the River Greise and the school garden. Regular cultural events – including a Christmas concert, Halloween open evenings and visits from Heritage in Schools – foster a sense of belonging and showcase student talent. Support structures are robust, with policies covering special educational needs, safeguarding, anti‑bullying, and data protection, ensuring a safe and nurturing setting. The school’s facilities include access to a community hall for performances and gatherings, and outdoor spaces that support environmental learning and recreation.
Applying to Grange Con 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 Grange Con 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 Grange Con National School
How many pupils attend Grange Con National School?
Grange Con National School has 23 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 11 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Grange Con National School a DEIS school?
No. Grange Con 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 Grange Con National School?
Grange Con National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.