Castletown NS

Castletown, Co. Laois

111 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Castletown NS is a primary school in Castletown, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 VX78). Jemma Lynch is the principal of Castletown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
111
Boys and girls
Mixed · 49 boys, 62 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20169F

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 Castletown NS?
Castletown NS is a primary school in Castletown, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 VX78).
Who is the principal of Castletown NS?
Jemma Lynch is the principal of Castletown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Castletown NS?
Castletown NS has 111 pupils: 49 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castletown NS a mixed school?
Yes. Castletown NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Castletown NS?
Castletown NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Castletown NS teach through Irish?
No. Castletown NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castletown NS a DEIS school?
No. Castletown NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Castletown NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castletown NS's roll number, 20169F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Castletown NS?
The closest is St Fintans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Laois

Closest schools

Castletown NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Castletown NSThis school 111 Mixed Catholic No No
St Fintans NSMountrath 2.6 km 108 Boys Catholic No Yes
Scoil BhrideMountrath 2.8 km 95 Girls Catholic No Yes
Cluain Eidhneach NSMountrath 3.2 km 89 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Trummera NSMaighean Rátha 4.7 km 34 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Rushall NSMountrath 4.8 km 30 Mixed Catholic No No
Paddock NSMountrath 5.2 km 80 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Elderfield Building
Castletown
Co. Laois
R32VX78

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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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