Scoil Naomh Pio
BEAUPARC, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 59 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16549Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Pio Knockcommon is a co‑educational primary school that prides itself on providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere where learning and personal growth are nurtured in equal measure. The school’s ethos centres on the holistic development of each pupil, seeking to maximise intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual potential. A strong emphasis is placed on building supportive relationships among staff, parents and students, fostering a community in which every child feels valued and encouraged to strive for personal excellence. The curriculum is delivered through a blend of classroom instruction and a rich programme of extracurricular activities. Recent highlights include creative Easter bonnet projects using recycled materials, field trips to local heritage sites such as St Brigid’s Cross in Faughart, and a variety of sports and cultural events like tennis and European‑wide skipping challenges. These experiences reflect the school’s commitment to offering diverse opportunities that allow pupils to explore their interests, develop practical skills and engage with the wider world in a caring, inclusive setting.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Pio
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 Scoil Naomh Pio. 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 Naomh Pio
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Pio?
Scoil Naomh Pio has 59 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Pio a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Pio 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 Naomh Pio?
Scoil Naomh Pio has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.