Cappatagle Central School
Ballinasloe, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 105 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 54 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19506N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cappataggle National School is a mixed primary school situated in Ballinasloe, County Galway, serving children from junior infants to sixth class. The school provides a balanced curriculum that combines traditional academic subjects with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. A dedicated mainstream classroom and a specialised ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) class demonstrate the school’s commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that all pupils receive tailored support to reach their full potential. The school’s programme is enriched by a wide range of extracurricular activities that foster confidence, creativity and teamwork. Recent highlights include a six‑week gymnastics programme for 1st and 2nd classes, participation in the Lego League regional competition, and a vibrant book club. These activities are complemented by regular use of multimedia resources, with videos and photographs documenting student projects and events, and an up‑to‑date calendar of upcoming dates and school closures. Policies, forms and other resources are readily accessible through the website, supporting transparent communication with parents and the wider community.
Applying to Cappatagle Central School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Cappatagle Central School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Cappatagle Central School
How many pupils attend Cappatagle Central School?
Cappatagle Central School has 105 pupils enrolled, 54 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cappatagle Central School a DEIS school?
No. Cappatagle Central School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Cappatagle Central School?
Cappatagle Central School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.