Grange Fermoy National School
Fermoy, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 134 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 73 girls, 61 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15594Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Grange National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in Grange, Fermoy, County Cork. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne, the school provides a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for children from junior to senior classes. Its ethos centres on mutual respect, kindness and peer support, encouraging each pupil to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive setting. The school benefits from a range of facilities that enhance both academic and extracurricular learning. A well‑maintained playground is complemented by a planned acquisition of an adjacent sports pitch, currently being funded through a community‑led campaign. Additional resources include a dedicated homework club operating after school hours, a wellness programme run by the “Wellness Warriors” student council, and regular cultural activities such as Irish dancing, concerts and community visits. These provisions aim to foster holistic development, promoting physical health, social wellbeing and cultural appreciation alongside the core curriculum. Grange National School also places strong emphasis on parental involvement and community partnership. The Parents’ Association organises events and supports fundraising initiatives, while the school’s support and care framework ensures that individual learning needs are met through a team of specialist assistants and support staff. This collaborative approach underpins the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, respectful and well‑rounded learners.
Applying to Grange Fermoy 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 Fermoy 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 Fermoy National School
How many pupils attend Grange Fermoy National School?
Grange Fermoy National School has 134 pupils enrolled, 73 girls and 61 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Grange Fermoy National School a DEIS school?
No. Grange Fermoy 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 Fermoy National School?
Grange Fermoy National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.