St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School

Arklow, Co. Wicklow

250 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School is a primary school in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 HY40). Lisa Dempsey is the principal of St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
250
Boys and girls
Mixed · 114 boys, 136 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20470C

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 St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School?
St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School is a primary school in Arklow, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 HY40).
Who is the principal of St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School?
Lisa Dempsey is the principal of St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School?
St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School has 250 pupils: 114 boys and 136 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School a mixed school?
Yes. St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School?
St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School teach through Irish?
No. St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School's roll number, 20470C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School?
The closest is St John's Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 8 schools in Arklow · DEIS primary schools in Co. Wicklow · Every school in Co. Wicklow

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St Michael's and St Peter's Junior School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Michael's and St Peter's Junior SchoolThis school 250 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St John's Senior SchoolArklow 700 m 323 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Carysfort Mixed NSArklow 900 m 197 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Gaelscoil an Inbhir MhoirAn tInbhear Mór 1.3 km 242 Mixed Inter-denominational Yes No
St Josephs NSArklow 1.4 km 500 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh PadraigArklow 5.3 km 76 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cul GreineGorey 6.5 km 115 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Hickey's Hill;
Arklow
Y14HY40

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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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