How many pupils go to Assumption Junior School?

Assumption Junior School has 434 pupils: 201 boys and 233 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Assumption Junior School a mixed school?

Yes. Assumption Junior School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Assumption Junior School?

Assumption Junior School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Assumption Junior School teach through Irish?

No. Assumption Junior School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Assumption Junior School a DEIS school?

Yes. Assumption Junior School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Assumption Junior School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Assumption Junior School's roll number, 20450T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Assumption Junior School?

The closest is S N Muire na Freastogala Girls Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Assumption Junior School

Dublin 12, Co. Dublin

434 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Assumption Junior School is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 EH70). Jean Leonard is the principal of Assumption Junior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 434
Boys and girls: Mixed · 201 boys, 233 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20450T

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 Assumption Junior School?: Assumption Junior School is a primary school in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin (Eircode D12 EH70).
Who is the principal of Assumption Junior School?: Jean Leonard is the principal of Assumption Junior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Assumption Junior School?: Assumption Junior School has 434 pupils: 201 boys and 233 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Assumption Junior School a mixed school?: Yes. Assumption Junior School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Assumption Junior School?: Assumption Junior School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Assumption Junior School teach through Irish?: No. Assumption Junior School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Assumption Junior School a DEIS school?: Yes. Assumption Junior School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Assumption Junior School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Assumption Junior School's roll number, 20450T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Assumption Junior School?: The closest is S N Muire na Freastogala Girls Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Assumption Junior School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Assumption Junior SchoolThis school		434	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Muire na Freastogala Girls Senior SchoolDublin 12	100 m	230	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Drimnagh Castle CBS NSDublin 12	200 m	342	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady of Hope SchoolDublin 12	about 900 m	45	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh CillinDublin 12	900 m	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Solas Hospital SchoolDublin 12	1.0 km	98	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Our Lady of Wayside NSDublin 12	1.0 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Walkinstown
Dublin 12
D12EH70

Principal: Jean Leonard on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 450 7613
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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