Ramsgrange Central National School
Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19528A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Ramsgrange Central National School is a small, mixed‑gender, rural primary school situated in the heart of Ramsgrange Village. While the school operates within a Catholic ethos, it warmly welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive community where every pupil can thrive. The learning environment is described as caring and nurturing, with a focus on positive relationships and the holistic development of each child, encouraging them to reach their full potential academically and personally. Physical activity is a cornerstone of the school’s ethos. As an “Active School”, Ramsgrange delivers a broad and balanced PE curriculum, promotes inclusive activity throughout the day and organises an active schools week. Recent programmes have included tag rugby sessions with a dedicated coach and gymnastics classes held in the school hall, reflecting a commitment to varied, enjoyable movement experiences that support health, confidence and teamwork. The school’s facilities support these initiatives, with dedicated spaces for sport and a supportive staff team that works in partnership with families and the wider community to create a vibrant, enriching educational experience.
Applying to Ramsgrange Central 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 Ramsgrange Central 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 Ramsgrange Central National School
How many pupils attend Ramsgrange Central National School?
Ramsgrange Central National School has 30 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ramsgrange Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Ramsgrange Central 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 Ramsgrange Central National School?
Ramsgrange Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.