Primary School

ST LAURENCES N S

Ballytore, Kildare
Mixed

School Details

Address
Crookstown, Ballytore
Location
Ballytore, Kildare
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
259 students
Enrollment Split
104 Girls, 155 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
09414C
Latest Inspection Reports
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About

St Laurence’s National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Kindlestown, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, welcoming children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. The school prides itself on an inclusive ethos where every pupil is valued, respected and supported to reach their full potential. Learning is framed around the whole‑child philosophy, fostering intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual development in line with the Primary School Curriculum and Catholic Gospel values. The curriculum is broad and balanced, offering a range of subjects supported by dedicated IT and digital learning facilities, as well as a vibrant literacy programme that includes author visits and creative writing projects. A safe, welcoming environment underpins daily life, with regular prayer, preparation for the sacraments and close collaboration with the local parish. The school’s commitment to nurturing a happy, secure atmosphere is reflected in its emphasis on wellbeing, community involvement and a strong partnership between pupils, families and the Board of Management.