How many pupils go to Sandford Parish National School?

Sandford Parish National School has 196 pupils: 105 boys and 91 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Sandford Parish National School a mixed school?

Yes. Sandford Parish National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Sandford Parish National School?

Sandford Parish 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 Sandford Parish National School teach through Irish?

No. Sandford Parish National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Sandford Parish National School a DEIS school?

No. Sandford Parish National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Sandford Parish National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Sandford Parish National School's roll number, 15618E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Sandford Parish National School?

The closest is Gaelscoil Lios na nOg. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Sandford Parish National School

Dublin 6, Co. Dublin

196 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Sandford Parish National School is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 V2V6). Jennie Kirwan is the principal of Sandford Parish National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 196
Boys and girls: Mixed · 105 boys, 91 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15618E

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 Sandford Parish National School?: Sandford Parish National School is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 V2V6).
Who is the principal of Sandford Parish National School?: Jennie Kirwan is the principal of Sandford Parish National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Sandford Parish National School?: Sandford Parish National School has 196 pupils: 105 boys and 91 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Sandford Parish National School a mixed school?: Yes. Sandford Parish National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Sandford Parish National School?: Sandford Parish 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 Sandford Parish National School teach through Irish?: No. Sandford Parish National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Sandford Parish National School a DEIS school?: No. Sandford Parish National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Sandford Parish National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Sandford Parish National School's roll number, 15618E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Sandford Parish National School?: The closest is Gaelscoil Lios na nOg. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Sandford Parish National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Sandford Parish National SchoolThis school		196	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil Lios na nOgDublin 6	600 m	188	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN BrighdeDublin 6	600 m	358	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Gaelscoil na FuinseoigeBác 14	600 m	441	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
St Marys Central NSDublin 4	600 m	588	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ranelagh Multi Denom NSDublin 6	900 m	221	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Kildare Place NSDublin 6	1.1 km	189	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Sandford Close
Ranelagh
Dublin 6
D06V2V6

Principal: Jennie Kirwan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 497 4277
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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