Kentstown National School
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 214 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 101 girls, 113 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17480L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kentstown National School is a mixed‑gender Catholic primary school serving the Beauparc parish in County Meath, with a current enrolment of 202 pupils (109 boys and 93 girls). The school’s ethos centres on fostering a caring community where each child can thrive academically, socially and spiritually, encouraging them to reach their full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on active learning and wellbeing, reflected in its award of the Active School Flag and participation in programmes such as the Green School, Digital School and Incredible Edibles initiatives. The school provides a safe, inclusive environment underpinned by a robust Child Safeguarding Statement, Anti‑Bullying Policy and recent updates to its Admission Policy in line with the Education Act 2022. Facilities support a vibrant curriculum, including dedicated spaces for Irish language activities (Gaeilge sa Bhaile), a celebrated school mural, and resources for online safety and digital literacy. Regular events such as Safer Internet Week and a range of extracurricular campaigns demonstrate the school’s commitment to holistic development and community engagement.
Applying to Kentstown 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 Kentstown 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 Kentstown National School
How many pupils attend Kentstown National School?
Kentstown National School has 214 pupils enrolled, 101 girls and 113 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kentstown National School a DEIS school?
No. Kentstown 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 Kentstown National School?
Kentstown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.