Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford
Bunclody, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 287 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 137 girls, 150 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 03633H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Our Lady of Lourdes National School is a welcoming, inclusive Catholic primary school situated on Hospital Hill in the town of Bunclody, County Wexford. It provides education for children from Junior Infants through to 6th Class and includes a dedicated Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class, reflecting its commitment to supporting diverse learning needs within the community. The school’s ethos centres on fostering a nurturing environment where faith, academic achievement and personal development are balanced, encouraging pupils to grow academically, socially and spiritually. The school benefits from a range of facilities designed to support a broad curriculum and extra‑curricular activities, including dedicated spaces for the ASD class, sports areas and resources for creative and practical subjects. With a tradition of over forty years of teaching and learning, the school remains at the heart of the Bunclody community, offering a supportive setting for families and promoting active parental involvement through various programmes and events.
History
The school notes a tradition of over forty years of teaching and learning, indicating it has been serving the Bunclody community for more than four decades. No further detailed historical information is provided on the website.
Applying to Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford. 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 Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford
How many pupils attend Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford?
Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford has 287 pupils enrolled, 137 girls and 150 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford a DEIS school?
Yes. Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford 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 Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford?
Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Wexford has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.