St. James National School
Stradbally, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 24 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 15 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19726E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St James’s National School is a co‑educational, Church of Ireland‑managed primary school in Stradbally, welcoming children from Junior Infants through to 6th class. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community where every pupil is valued, respected and encouraged to have a voice in their learning and wellbeing. A holistic approach underpins the curriculum, with a particular emphasis on learning through play and extensive outdoor experiences that foster curiosity and resilience. The school makes full use of its rural setting, organising frequent trips to nearby Stradbally Cove, Woodhouse Estate and the village centre, allowing children to engage directly with the natural environment. Sustainability and care for the natural world are woven into daily lessons, and music features prominently in the programme. Recent investment in high‑speed broadband, delivered via the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, ensures that digital resources complement the hands‑on, outdoor‑focused learning ethos. St James’s also maintains close links with the local St James’s church and actively contributes to the Stradbally Tidy Towns initiative, reinforcing its role as a vibrant community hub.
Applying to St. James 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 St. James 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 St. James National School
How many pupils attend St. James National School?
St. James National School has 24 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 15 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. James National School a DEIS school?
No. St. James 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 St. James National School?
St. James National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.