Sutton Park School
Sutton, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 503 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 248 girls, 255 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 60381E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Sutton Park School provides a comprehensive, co‑educational programme from Junior through Senior Cycle, encouraging pupils to develop confidence and academic rigour across a broad curriculum. With a commitment to high standards, the school offers around twenty Leaving Certificate subjects, ensuring that learners can pursue a wide range of academic interests from the earliest years. The curriculum is complemented by a strong emphasis on cultural enrichment, with robust programmes in sport, drama and music that challenge students to realise their full potential. The school’s learning environment is underpinned by a modern wellbeing framework and a dedicated child‑safeguarding policy, fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere for all. Recent investment in science facilities highlights a focus on contemporary, hands‑on learning spaces, while the school’s alumni network and community events, such as the annual dinner, reinforce a sense of belonging and continuity. Sutton Park’s holistic approach aims to nurture well‑rounded individuals prepared for further education and beyond.
Applying to Sutton Park 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Sutton Park 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Sutton Park School
How many pupils attend Sutton Park School?
Sutton Park School has 503 pupils enrolled, 248 girls and 255 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Sutton Park School a DEIS school?
No. Sutton Park 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 Sutton Park School?
Sutton Park School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.