National School
Britishnoun
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(in Ireland) a state primary school
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(in England in the 19th century) a school run by the Church of England for the children of the poor
Example Sentences
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Darina Yotova was born in the Black Sea port city of Varna, where she graduated from the National School of Arts.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
"An average primary school with 50% take-up will receive nearly £30,000 a year – around 18 times more than the previous National School Breakfast Programme," a spokesperson said.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
“Governors, we want them to have the most flexibility,” said Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs, executive director of the National School Boards Association.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Over 90% of school boards are elected, according to the National School Boards Association.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024
He tells her he did not become headmaster of Leamy’s National School to preside over an academy of messenger boys.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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