Drumfad National School
LETTERKENNY, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 35 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 16 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Presbyterian
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16137Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drumfad National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated in Drumfad Lower, Kerrykeel, near Letterkenny in County Donegal. The school operates two classrooms – a Junior Room and a Senior Room – catering for pupils from Junior Infants through to 6th Class. Within these spaces children learn collaboratively, benefitting from a close‑knit environment where each learner is valued for their unique contribution. The school’s ethos centres on creating a welcoming and happy atmosphere, encouraging pupils to enjoy their day and develop confidence in both personal and academic endeavours. The curriculum is broad and balanced, offering a wide range of opportunities that extend beyond the core subjects. Pupils engage in the arts, sport and a variety of extracurricular activities, reflecting the school’s long tradition of fostering curiosity and holistic development. Emphasis is placed on academic excellence while also promoting healthy social interaction, safeguarding, and the development of good behaviour, as outlined in the school’s policies and vision statements.
Applying to Drumfad 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 Drumfad 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 Drumfad National School
How many pupils attend Drumfad National School?
Drumfad National School has 35 pupils enrolled, 16 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Drumfad National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Drumfad 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 Drumfad National School?
Drumfad National School has a Presbyterian ethos. It is a mixed primary school.