Enable Ireland Sandymount School
DUBLIN 4, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 49 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 24 girls, 25 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18370J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Enable Ireland Sandymount School is an inclusive educational centre that forms part of the national disability‑services provider Enable Ireland. Based in the Sandymount area of Dublin, the school welcomes children and young people with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities, offering a curriculum that is fully adapted to each learner’s needs. A multidisciplinary team of specialists works together to design individual education plans that blend academic learning with therapeutic support, ensuring that every pupil can progress at their own pace while developing the skills required for greater independence. The school’s approach is rooted in partnership with families and the wider community, reflecting Enable Ireland’s mission to promote maximum choice, independence and inclusion. State‑of‑the‑art assistive‑technology resources, sensory‑rich classrooms, therapy rooms and accessible outdoor spaces create a supportive environment for learning, social interaction and personal development. Transition pathways are also provided to help students move smoothly from childhood services into adult‑focused programmes, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to lifelong support.
Applying to Enable Ireland Sandymount 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 Enable Ireland Sandymount 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 Enable Ireland Sandymount School
How many pupils attend Enable Ireland Sandymount School?
Enable Ireland Sandymount School has 49 pupils enrolled, 24 girls and 25 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Enable Ireland Sandymount School a DEIS school?
No. Enable Ireland Sandymount 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 Enable Ireland Sandymount School?
Enable Ireland Sandymount School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.