Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary School
Dublin 12, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 212 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 116 girls, 96 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16964F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Loreto Senior Primary, Crumlin is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated on Loreto Senior Primary Road in Crumlin, Dublin 12. It welcomes boys and girls from third to sixth class and describes itself as an inclusive community that embraces pupils of all nationalities, religions and cultures. The school’s ethos is built on the belief that “every day is a learning day”, emphasising a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop both academically and personally through love, care and effort. The curriculum is delivered by a dedicated teaching team who provide a range of learning opportunities, from classroom projects and artwork to cultural celebrations such as Culture Week. The school also offers a free lunch service and a variety of extracurricular activities, supporting the holistic development of each child. Facilities are designed to support these programmes, providing spaces for classroom learning, creative work and community events, all aimed at fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere for pupils and their families.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary 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 Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary 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 Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary School
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary School?
Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary School has 212 pupils enrolled, 116 girls and 96 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary School 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 Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary School?
Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 Loreto Senior Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.