St John The Baptist National School
Midleton, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 190 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 91 girls, 99 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12041G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St John the Baptist National School is a co‑educational primary school under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, situated in Midleton, East Cork. The school serves around 215 pupils and employs a team of professional staff who deliver the Irish National Curriculum to a high standard. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto “Together, to Learn and Achieve”, promotes an inclusive and respectful environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Core teaching initiatives such as Literacy Lift‑Off and Mata sa Rang support literacy development, while a strong emphasis on technology sees each classroom equipped with laptops, iPads and a 3‑D printer, all backed by high‑speed broadband provided through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme. The school offers a broad range of extra‑curricular activities that enrich the pupil experience. Weekly drama and choir sessions, a vibrant art and craft programme, and regular visits from specialist teachers broaden creative learning. Sporting opportunities are extensive, with access to nearby astroturf pitches, swimming pools and playing fields, and coaching in hockey, tag rugby, soccer, athletics and swimming often delivered by parents and volunteers. A well‑maintained school garden provides outdoor learning space, and recent initiatives such as the Green School programme, Junior Entrepreneur, Young Scientist and Seachtain na Gaeilge demonstrate a commitment to environmental awareness and national competitions. Strong links with the local community are fostered through collaborations with Midleton GAA, the town library, and regular church services and assemblies.
History
St John the Baptist National School was founded in 1880, originally operating as Midleton National School on Church Lane. In 1980 the school relocated to its present site on Connolly Street. Major renovations were undertaken in 2012, and on 22 November 2013 a new six‑classroom extension was officially opened, increasing the total number of classrooms to eight. Since then the school has continued to develop its facilities and programmes, embracing modern technology, green initiatives and a wide variety of extracurricular activities.
Applying to St John The Baptist 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
View St John The Baptist National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St John The Baptist National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 John The Baptist National School
How many pupils attend St John The Baptist National School?
St John The Baptist National School has 190 pupils enrolled, 91 girls and 99 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St John The Baptist National School a DEIS school?
No. St John The Baptist 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 John The Baptist National School?
St John The Baptist National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.