Primary School

S N NAOMH SEOSAMH

Dunsany, Meath
Mixed

School Details

Address
St. Joseph's N.S., Dunsany
Location
Dunsany, Meath
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
95 students
Enrollment Split
43 Girls, 52 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
16790V
Latest Inspection Reports
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About

Dunsany National School (St. Joseph’s N.S.) is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Dunsany, County Meath. The school welcomes children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class and provides a nurturing environment that prioritises the development of both literacy and numeracy. A clear commitment to student wellbeing is evident through its anti‑bullying policy and a dedicated Covid‑19 policy statement, ensuring a safe and supportive setting for learning. The school’s educational approach is centred on a comprehensive School Improvement Plan that targets reading, writing and mathematical reasoning. Pupils benefit from regular standardised assessments, individual pupil portfolios, and a range of writing resources such as special copybooks and a class‑produced magazine. Enrichment activities include a weekly supplementary reading slot, World Book Day celebrations, and a whole‑school book project. Facilities include a lap‑cabby equipped with twelve laptops for student use, well‑stocked classroom resources, and a school website that showcases pupils’ poems and accounts, reinforcing a culture of active engagement and parental involvement.