East Cork Community Special School
Cork
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 21 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 13 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20574O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
East Cork Community Special School is a state‑funded, co‑educational special school operating under the patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). As one of four Community Special Schools in the Cork region, it provides tailored educational programmes for children and young people with additional learning needs, delivering a curriculum that blends the Irish junior cycle framework with specialised support. The school embraces a multi‑denominational ethos and is guided by the core values of excellence, care, equality, community and respect, ensuring that every learner receives a respectful, positive and responsive learning environment. The school’s facilities are designed to promote inclusive learning and personal development. Classrooms are equipped with adaptive resources and assistive technologies, while dedicated therapy spaces support speech, occupational and physiotherapy interventions. Outdoor areas and sensory gardens offer opportunities for experiential learning and wellbeing activities. A strong partnership with Cork ETB enables access to a broad range of services, including transition planning, vocational training and community‑based programmes, preparing students for life beyond school.
Applying to East Cork Community 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 East Cork Community 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 East Cork Community Special School
How many pupils attend East Cork Community Special School?
East Cork Community Special School has 21 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 13 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is East Cork Community Special School a DEIS school?
No. East Cork Community 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 East Cork Community Special School?
East Cork Community Special School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.