Cheeverstown Special School
Dublin 6w, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 29 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20053J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cheeverstown Special School is a dedicated educational centre for children and young people with intellectual disabilities, situated at Cheeverstown House, Kilvare, Templeogue, Dublin 6W. The school forms part of the wider Cheeverstown community, which provides a continuum of supports including Supported Living, Employment, New Direction and Respite services. This integrated environment enables learners to experience a seamless transition between education, daily living and vocational opportunities, fostering independence and confidence. The school’s educational philosophy is firmly rooted in a rights‑based, person‑centred approach. It prioritises the individual’s aspirations, placing each learner at the heart of planning, decision‑making and curriculum design. Emphasis is placed on inclusion, ensuring that pupils engage in activities that mirror mainstream educational, recreational and social experiences. Partnerships with families, local authorities, housing agencies and community organisations further enrich the learning experience and promote full participation in society. Facilities at Cheeverstown are tailored to support a diverse range of needs, offering specialised classrooms, sensory‑friendly spaces and access to outdoor areas for experiential learning. The school works closely with its broader service network to provide therapeutic, behavioural and life‑skills programmes, all aimed at empowering students to achieve their full potential and lead a good, fulfilling life.
Applying to Cheeverstown Special 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 Cheeverstown Special 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 Cheeverstown Special School
How many pupils attend Cheeverstown Special School?
Cheeverstown Special School has 29 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cheeverstown Special School a DEIS school?
No. Cheeverstown Special 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 Cheeverstown Special School?
Cheeverstown Special School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.