Ultan's National School
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 237 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 110 girls, 127 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17175G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Ultan’s National School is a co‑educational primary school serving the Bohermeen parish, welcoming children from Junior Infants through to sixth class. The school operates under the patronage of the Archbishop of Meath and follows the Department of Education and Skills framework, delivering a Catholic‑inspired yet inclusive ethos that recognises all faiths. Learning is approached holistically, with a focus on developing confidence, thoughtfulness and a love of learning, while high expectations are set for both achievement and behaviour. Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community underpin the school’s commitment to each child’s wellbeing and personal growth. The campus has been expanded several times, most recently in 2015, and now provides a range of modern classrooms, two dedicated resource rooms and specialised spaces for special‑education support. A team of mainstream and special‑education teachers, together with support assistants, ensures that individual learning needs are met. The school actively promotes environmental stewardship through its Green Schools programme, encourages participation in sport, the arts and wellbeing initiatives such as the Amber Flag, and fosters student voice through a vibrant student council and a variety of whole‑school events.
History
Bohermeen National School, named after St Ultan, is one of three co‑educational schools in the Bohermeen parish and operates under the patronage of the Archbishop of Meath. Educational provision in the area began in chapels in the eighteenth century, with a formal school opening in January 1834 under the will of Fr Branagan. Early teachers included Black Peter Daly, and a school built in 1864 later gave way to the present building constructed in 1938 under Fr O Keefe. Extensions were added in 1990 (three classrooms), 2008 (two classrooms and two resource rooms) and 2015 (two further classrooms). Today the school serves around 240 pupils with a staff that includes mainstream and special‑education teachers.
Applying to Ultan's 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 Ultan's 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 Ultan's National School
How many pupils attend Ultan's National School?
Ultan's National School has 237 pupils enrolled, 110 girls and 127 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ultan's National School a DEIS school?
No. Ultan's 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 Ultan's National School?
Ultan's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.