St. John's National School,
Edgeworthstown, Longford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 19 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13313S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St John’s National School is a small, two‑teacher, co‑educational primary school situated on Ballinalee Road in Edgeworthstown, County Longford. Operating under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, the school welcomes children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class regardless of faith or background. Its inclusive ethos is reflected in a curriculum that balances traditional academic subjects with a broad range of extracurricular activities, fostering both personal and social development. The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, offering programmes such as swimming lessons in partnership with Longford Sports and Leisure Centre, art workshops with local artists, and regular poetry and library sessions. These activities are designed to enrich the classroom experience and encourage creativity, confidence and community spirit. Although modest in size, St John’s provides a supportive environment where each pupil receives personalised attention, enabling them to thrive academically and socially.
Applying to St. John's 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. John's 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. John's National School,
How many pupils attend St. John's National School,?
St. John's National School, has 19 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. John's National School, a DEIS school?
No. St. John's 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's National School,?
St. John's National School, has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.