Stratford National School
Rathgar, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 88 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Jewish
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16966J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Stratford National School is a co‑educational, non‑fee‑paying public national school situated on the grounds of Stratford College in the leafy suburb of Rathgar, Dublin 6. The school delivers the Irish primary curriculum within an inclusive framework that respects its Jewish ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none. A dedicated team provides daily Jewish Studies for pupils each morning, complementing the broader curriculum and fostering a respectful, multicultural community. The school places a strong emphasis on specialised support, operating two autism classes – an Early Intervention Autism class and a Primary Autism class – alongside four multi‑grade classrooms that span Junior and Senior Infants through to 5th and 6th classes. This structure enables flexible, personalised learning pathways for a diverse student body. Modern facilities include high‑speed broadband connectivity delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, ensuring that pupils have reliable access to digital resources as part of the national recovery and resilience initiatives.
Applying to Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford National School
How many pupils attend Stratford National School?
Stratford National School has 88 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Stratford National School a DEIS school?
No. Stratford 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 Stratford National School?
Stratford National School has a Jewish ethos. It is a mixed primary school.