St Patricks National School
Enfield, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 87 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 48 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18130M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Patrick’s National School (JTB) is a mixed primary school serving the Johnstownbridge and Enfield communities in County Kildare (postal address Co. Meath). The school operates under the Education Act 1998 and follows the curriculum and policies set by the Department of Education and Science. It provides a nurturing environment that promotes academic achievement, personal wellbeing and community involvement. Recent initiatives such as the Amber Flag wellbeing award demonstrate a strong focus on mental health, with activities including an Easter egg hunt, a cake‑sale fundraiser for Pieta House, a colourful Buddy Bench to encourage friendship, and a Boast Board celebrating student achievements. The school benefits from modern facilities, including a newly opened library and high‑speed broadband supplied through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Extracurricular provision is broad, encompassing a school choir, swimming, and participation in events such as Goal Jersey Day and Safer Internet Day, reinforcing both physical health and digital safety. A clear set of school policies, covering anti‑bullying, child safeguarding, code of behaviour and wellbeing, underpins daily practice, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all pupils.
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.
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 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 87 pupils enrolled, 48 girls and 39 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 Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.