How many pupils go to Foxford Central NS?

Foxford Central NS has 271 pupils: 138 boys and 133 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Foxford Central NS a mixed school?

Yes. Foxford Central NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Foxford Central NS?

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

Does Foxford Central NS teach through Irish?

No. Foxford Central NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Foxford Central NS a DEIS school?

No. Foxford Central NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Foxford Central NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Foxford Central NS's roll number, 19812U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Foxford Central NS?

The closest is SN Peadar agus Pol. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Foxford Central NS

Foxford, Co. Mayo

271 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Foxford Central NS is a primary school in Foxford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 PX63). John McEvilly is the principal of Foxford Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 271
Boys and girls: Mixed · 138 boys, 133 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19812U

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 Foxford Central NS?: Foxford Central NS is a primary school in Foxford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 PX63).
Who is the principal of Foxford Central NS?: John McEvilly is the principal of Foxford Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Foxford Central NS?: Foxford Central NS has 271 pupils: 138 boys and 133 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Foxford Central NS a mixed school?: Yes. Foxford Central NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Foxford Central NS?: Foxford Central NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Foxford Central NS teach through Irish?: No. Foxford Central NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Foxford Central NS a DEIS school?: No. Foxford Central NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Foxford Central NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Foxford Central NS's roll number, 19812U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Foxford Central NS?: The closest is SN Peadar agus Pol. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Foxford Central NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Foxford Central NSThis school		271	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Peadar agus PolFoxford	5.7 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh FeichinBallina	8.0 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na gCoilliniSwinford	8.0 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PadraigBallina	8.4 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns NSSwinford	8.8 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naisiunta TholaClaremorris	9.5 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Foxford
Co. Mayo
F26PX63

Principal: John McEvilly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 925 6391
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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