How many pupils go to St. Johns National School?

St. Johns National School has 67 pupils: 40 boys and 27 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St. Johns National School a mixed school?

Yes. St. Johns National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St. Johns National School?

St. Johns National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St. Johns National School teach through Irish?

No. St. Johns National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St. Johns National School a DEIS school?

Yes. St. Johns National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St. Johns National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Johns National School's roll number, 12683A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St. Johns National School?

The closest is St Christophers S S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St. Johns National School

Longford, Co. Longford

67 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

St. Johns National School is a primary school in Longford, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 VK22). Daphne Barden is the principal of St. Johns National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 67
Boys and girls: Mixed · 40 boys, 27 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12683A

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 St. Johns National School?: St. Johns National School is a primary school in Longford, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 VK22).
Who is the principal of St. Johns National School?: Daphne Barden is the principal of St. Johns National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St. Johns National School?: St. Johns National School has 67 pupils: 40 boys and 27 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St. Johns National School a mixed school?: Yes. St. Johns National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St. Johns National School?: St. Johns National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St. Johns National School teach through Irish?: No. St. Johns National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St. Johns National School a DEIS school?: Yes. St. Johns National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St. Johns National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St. Johns National School's roll number, 12683A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St. Johns National School?: The closest is St Christophers S S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St. Johns National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St. Johns National SchoolThis school		67	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
St Christophers S SLongford	200 m	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh MichealLongford	500 m	224	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs ConventLongford Town	800 m	527	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Emer's National SchoolTemplemichael	1.3 km	215	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil an LongfoirtAn Longfort	1.9 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Cnoc an MharcaighLongford	3.4 km	289	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Battery Road
Longford
N39VK22

Principal: Daphne Barden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 043 334 1316
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

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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