Stonepark National School
Longford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 239 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 114 girls, 125 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14386E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Stonepark National School is a Roman Catholic primary school situated in the village of Stonepark, Co. Longford, approximately one kilometre outside Longford town and three miles south‑east of the town centre on the Athlone Road. The school serves a community of 243 children and operates with a staff complement of fifteen teachers, supported by learning‑support teachers and special‑needs assistants. Its educational ethos is founded on the Catholic Charter, aiming to nurture the intellectual, spiritual, moral, emotional, social, physical and cultural development of each pupil. A broad academic programme, complemented by a strong sports curriculum and a well‑established extra‑curricular offering, reflects the school’s commitment to fostering curiosity, cooperation and lifelong learning. The campus blends historic and modern facilities. The original 1893 building remains in use alongside a ten‑classroom extension, completed in October 2016, which includes a purpose‑built G.P. hall and new offices. Uniform policy requires a red jumper, navy trousers or skirt (or navy tracksuit bottoms) and a white polo shirt, promoting a cohesive school identity. The school follows Department of Education and Skills guidelines for curriculum development and adheres to a comprehensive set of policies that support the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
History
Founded in 1893, Stonepark National School began as a modest four‑teacher institution. Following the turn of the millennium the school experienced substantial growth, expanding to a fifteen‑teacher staff and an enrolment of 243 pupils. In October 2016 construction commenced on a new ten‑classroom building, complete with a G.P. hall and offices, which now sits alongside the original 1893 structure, marking a significant development in the school’s physical infrastructure.
Applying to Stonepark 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 Stonepark 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 Stonepark National School
How many pupils attend Stonepark National School?
Stonepark National School has 239 pupils enrolled, 114 girls and 125 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Stonepark National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Stonepark National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Stonepark National School?
Stonepark National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.