Carn National School
Ballymote, Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 116 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 55 girls, 61 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12537M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carn National School is a community‑based educational institution located in Gurteen, County Sligo. The school’s name and its physical setting are clearly presented on the website, and a contact telephone number (071‑9182825) is provided for enquiries. As a school, it offers a place for children in the surrounding area to receive formal education, contributing to the local community’s social and academic development. The school’s online presence is straightforward, featuring a Home page that welcomes visitors and an About Us section that offers further information about the school’s ethos and facilities. Navigation between these sections is simple, and the site supplies the essential contact details needed for parents and guardians to get in touch. The design reflects a focus on accessibility and clear communication with families and the wider community.
Applying to Carn National 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 Carn National 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 Carn National School
How many pupils attend Carn National School?
Carn National School has 116 pupils enrolled, 55 girls and 61 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carn National School a DEIS school?
No. Carn National 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 Carn National School?
Carn National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.