Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol
MOATE, Offaly
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 15 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 6 girls, 9 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18068K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
S N Peadar Agus Pol is a primary school that provides a broad, balanced curriculum across a range of subjects. The school’s online resources highlight dedicated sections for core academic areas such as Mathematics, Languages, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and Religious Education, as well as specialist programmes in Arts Education, Physical Education and Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE). These offerings suggest a commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal development within a supportive learning environment. The school also places emphasis on holistic well‑being and environmental stewardship. Links to “Our Playground”, “School Garden”, “Green Schools” and “Active Schools” indicate the presence of outdoor and recreational facilities that encourage physical activity, outdoor learning and sustainability. Additional programmes such as “Heritage in Schools” and “School Activities” reflect an engagement with cultural heritage and extracurricular enrichment, providing pupils with varied opportunities to explore interests beyond the classroom. A comprehensive set of policies is made available through the “School Policies” page, covering areas such as child safeguarding, health and safety, equality, data protection and healthy eating. This demonstrates the school’s dedication to maintaining a safe, inclusive and health‑conscious environment for all students.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol?
Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol has 15 pupils enrolled, 6 girls and 9 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol?
Scoil Náisiúnta Peadar agus Pol has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.