How many pupils go to Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh?

Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh has 438 pupils: 233 boys and 205 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh?

Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh teach through Irish?

No. Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh a DEIS school?

No. Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh's roll number, 20017F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh?

The closest is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh

Laytown, Co. Meath

438 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh is a primary school in Laytown, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 E273). Bláithín Maguire is the principal of Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 438
Boys and girls: Mixed · 233 boys, 205 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20017F

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 Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh?: Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh is a primary school in Laytown, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 E273).
Who is the principal of Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh?: Bláithín Maguire is the principal of Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh?: Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh has 438 pupils: 233 boys and 205 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh?: Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh teach through Irish?: No. Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh a DEIS school?: No. Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh's roll number, 20017F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh?: The closest is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil an Spioraid NaoimhThis school		438	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Oilibheir NaofaBettystown	300 m	397	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Realt na Mara (B)Mornington	3.1 km	373	Boys	Catholic	No	No
S N Realt na Mara (C)Donacarney	3.1 km	373	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Cros BanJulianstown	3.3 km	373	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil an Bhradáin FeasaDroichead Átha	4.4 km	383	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Le Cheile Educate Together NSDrogheda	5.3 km	383	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh
Laytown
A92E273

Principal: Bláithín Maguire on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 041 982 8091
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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