Lucan Community National School
Lucan, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 375 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 191 girls, 184 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20426W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lucan Community National School is a state‑funded, co‑educational, multi‑denominational primary school operating under the patronage of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board. The school provides a full infant‑to‑sixth‑class curriculum and includes two dedicated Autism classes within its Community Special Education (CSE) provision, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive education. Facilities are housed in a purpose‑built permanent building on Balgaddy Road, opened in 2017, and are equipped to support contemporary learning, including a 1:1 iPad programme for pupils from second to sixth class managed by Wriggle.ie to ensure robust child‑safeguarding and digital literacy. The school’s educational philosophy centres on creating a caring, calm and safe child‑centred environment where every pupil is welcomed, respected and cherished. Its vision promotes a sense of belonging, empathy and respect, while its mission focuses on delivering a 21st‑century learning experience that nurtures academic, social, emotional and spiritual development. Partnerships with parents and the wider community are integral, encouraging collaborative learning and reinforcing the values of diversity, inclusion and independent thinking. With an enrolment of nearly 400 pupils for the 2025/26 academic year, Lucan CNS has grown rapidly since its modest beginnings. The school leverages digital resources such as the Accelerated Reader, MyON Online Library and Freckle, and maintains active communication channels including a notice board, newsletters and a Twitter feed that showcase daily learning experiences.
History
Lucan Community National School opened its doors in September 2013 with fewer than ten pupils. In 2017 the school moved into a new permanent building off Balgaddy Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Since its inception the school has expanded significantly, reaching an enrolment of almost 400 pupils by the 2025/26 school year and adding specialised Autism classes within its CSE provision.
Applying to Lucan Community 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 Lucan Community 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 Lucan Community National School
How many pupils attend Lucan Community National School?
Lucan Community National School has 375 pupils enrolled, 191 girls and 184 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lucan Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Lucan Community 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 Lucan Community National School?
Lucan Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.