Community School
Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 686 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 333 girls, 353 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91496V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carrick Community School presents itself as a vibrant learning community that goes beyond traditional education, fostering a partnership with parents and the wider community to support each child’s spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional development. The school’s ethos centres on providing an inclusive, high‑quality education where every learner is encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe, engaging and ambitious environment. Core values such as respect, integrity, kindness and resilience are woven into daily life, creating a caring atmosphere that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on belonging and collaboration, ensuring that each student feels valued, heard and connected. A broad programme of extracurricular activities, including arts, sport, STEM projects and innovative educational pathways, offers students the chance to explore diverse interests and develop practical skills. Dedicated staff work closely with pupils, offering one‑to‑one support and fostering inclusive classrooms that nurture confidence, character and lifelong learning.
Applying to Community 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Community 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Community School
How many pupils attend Community School?
Community School has 686 pupils enrolled, 333 girls and 353 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Community School a DEIS school?
No. Community 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 Community School?
Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.