Kilmainham Wood National School
Kells, Meath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 118 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 64 girls, 54 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17123K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilmainhamwood National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto *Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh sí*, reflecting a commitment to fostering confidence, self‑esteem and a love of learning in every pupil. Working in partnership with parents, the parish and the wider community, the school aims to provide a caring, well‑ordered environment that meets the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of its children while respecting all faiths. The campus is set in a picturesque village location beside the River Dee and offers extensive outdoor facilities. Two large tarmacked areas, a grass field, tennis and basketball courts, and a handball wall give ample space for sport and play, while a newly built garden with a mud kitchen, insect hotels and a balance beam serves as an outdoor classroom. Inside, five spacious, colour‑rich classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, and a dedicated sensory room provides a calm space for self‑regulation. A sizeable hall accommodates PE on wet days and whole‑school assemblies, and a well‑stocked library, reading corners and a resource room with STEM supplies and thirty iPads support a modern, ICT‑enhanced curriculum.
Applying to Kilmainham Wood 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 Kilmainham Wood 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 Kilmainham Wood National School
How many pupils attend Kilmainham Wood National School?
Kilmainham Wood National School has 118 pupils enrolled, 64 girls and 54 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilmainham Wood National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Kilmainham Wood National School 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 Kilmainham Wood National School?
Kilmainham Wood National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.