Holy Family Junior School Ennis
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 167 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 67 girls, 100 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17957N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Family Junior School, Ennis, is a vibrant junior national school situated on Station Road in Ennis, County Clare. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing, happy and secure environment where every child feels valued and can reach their full potential. Emphasising a holistic approach, the curriculum balances academic rigour with social and creative development, encouraging pupils to be active participants in their learning. The school’s motto – Dream, Believe, Flourish, Achieve – reflects its commitment to high‑quality education and the aspiration that each child thrives both in and out of the classroom. The school community is diverse and inclusive, fostering strong, supportive home‑school partnerships that enhance the educational experience. A range of programmes enriches student life, including STEAM initiatives, Green Schools projects, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities. Modern facilities support these endeavours, and prospective families can explore the campus through a virtual tour offered on the website.
Applying to Holy Family Junior School Ennis
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 Holy Family Junior School Ennis' own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Holy Family Junior School Ennis. 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: 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 Holy Family Junior School Ennis
How many pupils attend Holy Family Junior School Ennis?
Holy Family Junior School Ennis has 167 pupils enrolled, 67 girls and 100 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Family Junior School Ennis a DEIS school?
Yes. Holy Family Junior School Ennis 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 Holy Family Junior School Ennis?
Holy Family Junior School Ennis has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.