Carbury Nat School
Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 210 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 104 girls, 106 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19495L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carbury National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in The Mall, Sligo, offering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for children aged 4‑12. The school’s ethos centres on fostering happiness, care and community spirit, encouraging pupils to develop academically while building confidence and social skills. A modern two‑storey, eight‑classroom building opened in 2013 provides bright, south‑facing classrooms with views over the Garavogue River, complemented by well‑maintained outdoor play areas that were expanded in the mid‑1990s. The curriculum is delivered through a balanced programme that integrates traditional subjects with active physical education, green‑school initiatives and shared‑education projects, reflecting the school’s commitment to holistic development and environmental awareness. Digital tools such as the Schools Ireland app and an up‑to‑date online calendar support communication with families, while a range of after‑school activities, sports and extracurricular clubs enrich the pupil experience. With a teaching staff of twelve and over two hundred pupils, Carbury National School maintains small class sizes and a strong partnership with parents through its active Parent Association.
History
The original cut‑stone building, now the Model Arts and Niland Gallery, opened as a New Model School in September 1863, initially divided into separate boys’ and girls’ sections. After several amalgamations and a move in 1977 to a new site opposite Sligo Grammar School, the school was renamed Carbury School with around 150 pupils. In 2011 the school temporarily relocated to Clarion Road while the 1977 building was demolished. A purpose‑built, eight‑classroom, two‑storey facility was completed in March 2013, providing modern classrooms overlooking the Garavogue River. Today the school serves over two hundred pupils and is capped by the Department of Education and Science at its current size.
Applying to Carbury Nat 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Carbury Nat 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 Carbury Nat School
How many pupils attend Carbury Nat School?
Carbury Nat School has 210 pupils enrolled, 104 girls and 106 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carbury Nat School a DEIS school?
No. Carbury Nat 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 Carbury Nat School?
Carbury Nat School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.