Grange Post Primary School
Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 302 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 129 girls, 173 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72330D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Grange Post Primary School is a co‑educational secondary school situated in the picturesque village of Grange, North Sligo. The school delivers a holistic education that balances academic rigour with personal development, underpinned by values of respect, justice and self‑esteem. A strong tradition of academic achievement is evident in consistently high Junior Certificate, Transition Year and Leaving Certificate results, with many pupils progressing to third‑level study, apprenticeships or further training. The curriculum is broad and balanced, offering the Junior Cycle, an optional Transition Year (introduced in 2013‑14), the traditional Leaving Certificate and the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. A wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, music, drama, enterprise, coding and creative arts, complement classroom learning and foster confidence, teamwork and creativity. Pastoral care, guidance counselling and anti‑bullying initiatives ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all students, including those with additional needs. Facilities support modern learning and wellbeing: specialist classrooms, up‑to‑date IT resources, a gym, an astro‑turf pitch, an athletics track, a library/reading room and dedicated spaces for after‑school study and homework clubs. Strong parental involvement and a collaborative partnership between staff, students and families further enrich the school community.
Applying to Grange Post Primary 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
View Grange Post Primary School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Grange Post Primary School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Post Primary School
How many pupils attend Grange Post Primary School?
Grange Post Primary School has 302 pupils enrolled, 129 girls and 173 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Grange Post Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Grange Post Primary 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 Post Primary School?
Grange Post Primary School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.