How many pupils go to Castlepollard Mixed NS?

Castlepollard Mixed NS has 169 pupils: 91 boys and 78 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Castlepollard Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Castlepollard Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Castlepollard Mixed NS?

Castlepollard Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Castlepollard Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. Castlepollard Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Castlepollard Mixed NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Castlepollard Mixed NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Castlepollard Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlepollard Mixed NS's roll number, 05513H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Castlepollard Mixed NS?

The closest is Castlepollard Paroc.ns. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Castlepollard Mixed NS

Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

169 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Castlepollard Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 Y206). Sean Beirne is the principal of Castlepollard Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 169
Boys and girls: Mixed · 91 boys, 78 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 05513H

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Castlepollard Mixed NS?: Castlepollard Mixed NS is a primary school in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 Y206).
Who is the principal of Castlepollard Mixed NS?: Sean Beirne is the principal of Castlepollard Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Castlepollard Mixed NS?: Castlepollard Mixed NS has 169 pupils: 91 boys and 78 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castlepollard Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Castlepollard Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Castlepollard Mixed NS?: Castlepollard Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Castlepollard Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Castlepollard Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castlepollard Mixed NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Castlepollard Mixed NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Castlepollard Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlepollard Mixed NS's roll number, 05513H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Castlepollard Mixed NS?: The closest is Castlepollard Paroc.ns. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Castlepollard Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Castlepollard Mixed NSThis school		169	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Castlepollard Paroc.nsCastlepollard	500 m	25	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Diarmada NSCastlepollard	4.2 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Feighans Mixed NSCastlepollard	4.9 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an ChuilMullingar	5.4 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Baile na gCailleach N SMullingar	6.2 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Micheal NSMullingar	8.4 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Water Street
Castlepollard
Co. Westmeath
N91Y206

Principal: Sean Beirne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 044 966 1865
Email: [email protected]
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In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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