St Patricks National School
Trim, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 48 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 26 girls, 22 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13775K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Patrick’s National School, situated in the historic town of Trim, provides primary education for children in the local community. The school follows the Irish national curriculum, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and the development of cultural and social skills. A holistic approach underpins everyday learning, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and active participation in a range of extracurricular activities that enrich the pupil experience. The school’s facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated library and safe outdoor play areas that support both academic and physical development. A welcoming ethos promotes respect, inclusion and partnership with parents and local organisations, fostering a supportive environment where every child can grow into a confident, lifelong learner.
Applying to St Patricks 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 Patricks 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 Patricks National School
How many pupils attend St Patricks National School?
St Patricks National School has 48 pupils enrolled, 26 girls and 22 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Patricks National School a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks 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 Patricks National School?
St Patricks National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.