Robertstown National School
Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 173 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 90 girls, 83 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18430B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Robertstown National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the Parish of Allen, County Kildare. The school serves a diverse community of children from junior infants through to fifth class, offering seven mainstream classes together with a dedicated autism class and a team of special‑needs assistants. Its inclusive ethos ensures that pupils of any faith, ability, nationality or ethnic background are welcomed and supported to reach their full potential in a caring, holistic environment. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports such as soccer, touch rugby and swimming, as well as music programmes like tin‑whistle lessons. Recent investment through a Next Generation EU grant has equipped the school with Chromebooks, interactive whiteboards and online assessment tools, helping to bridge the digital divide for learners at risk of disadvantage. All children receive free, nutritious hot meals and are provided with the books and stationery they need for the school year. Strong links with parents and the local community underpin the school’s progressive approach, fostering a welcoming atmosphere where every child is known by name and encouraged to develop confidence, creativity and a love of learning.
Applying to Robertstown 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 Robertstown 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 Robertstown National School
How many pupils attend Robertstown National School?
Robertstown National School has 173 pupils enrolled, 90 girls and 83 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Robertstown National School a DEIS school?
No. Robertstown 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 Robertstown National School?
Robertstown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.