Holmpatrick National School
Skerries, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 51 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 20 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14180H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holmpatrick National School is a small, co‑educational Church of Ireland primary school situated in the seaside town of Skerries. The school prides itself on intimate class sizes and a no‑uniform policy, allowing pupils to learn in a relaxed, supportive environment where individuality is respected. Lessons begin at 08:30 to accommodate family routines, and the school maintains strong links with local after‑school programmes that collect children from the gate, providing convenient extended care options. The ethos centres on community, kindness and confidence‑building, with mixed‑age classes that foster peer interaction and a strong sense of belonging. Modern facilities at the Convent Lane site, which the school moved to in 1984, support a broad curriculum and extracurricular activities, while the close‑knit staff‑to‑pupil ratio ensures each child is known, valued and encouraged to reach their potential.
History
Holmpatrick National School opened in 1836 as a private school owned by the Hamilton family, becoming a cornerstone of education in Skerries. In 1892 it entered the National School system, and early 20th‑century inspections praised its well‑taught, engaged pupils. The school relocated to its present Convent Lane premises in 1984, allowing for modern facilities and greater capacity, and has continued to expand while preserving nearly two centuries of educational heritage.
Applying to Holmpatrick 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 Holmpatrick 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 Holmpatrick National School
How many pupils attend Holmpatrick National School?
Holmpatrick National School has 51 pupils enrolled, 20 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holmpatrick National School a DEIS school?
No. Holmpatrick 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 Holmpatrick National School?
Holmpatrick National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.