Corlea National School
Kingscourt, Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 9 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 3 girls, 6 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14320U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Corlea National School is a small, friendly primary school situated about four miles from Kingscourt and five miles from Shercock in County Cavan. The school operates with two mainstream teachers and a Special Education Teacher who is present four days a week, ensuring that every pupil receives personalised care and support. Emphasising a child‑centred approach, the curriculum follows the National School Curriculum set out by the Department of Education and Skills, with a strong focus on cross‑curricular and cooperative learning. Small class numbers allow for individual attention, fostering a warm and welcoming environment where confidence, knowledge and skills can flourish. Beyond the core curriculum, Corlea offers a broad range of extra‑curricular activities that enrich the learning experience. Students regularly engage in creative projects such as knitting, clay‑tile making, and homemade instrument construction, as well as scientific investigations into solutions, 3D shapes and sound. The school also celebrates cultural events, including French mornings, Seachtain na Gaeilge, World Book Day and various sports competitions, encouraging teamwork, creativity and a love of learning in a supportive community setting.
Applying to Corlea 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 Corlea 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 Corlea National School
How many pupils attend Corlea National School?
Corlea National School has 9 pupils enrolled, 3 girls and 6 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Corlea National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Corlea National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Corlea National School?
Corlea National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.