Glandore National School
Glandore, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 71 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 38 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01272O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glandore National School is a small rural primary school situated in the picturesque countryside of West Cork, just two kilometres from the coastal village of Glandore. The school community is supported by a team of five classroom teachers, a full‑time Special Education Teacher, five Special Needs Assistants and a part‑time secretary, enabling a low‑student‑to‑staff ratio that fosters personalised learning. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing the academic, physical, emotional, moral and social development of each child within a caring and inclusive environment. The school places a strong emphasis on both the arts and technology. It boasts a rich musical tradition and generous outdoor play areas that encourage creativity and physical activity. Every classroom is equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard and the regular use of Chromebooks and iPads ensures that pupils develop robust digital skills alongside traditional subjects. As a recognised “Green School”, Glandore NS also promotes environmental awareness and sustainable practices throughout its curriculum.
Applying to Glandore 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 Glandore 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 Glandore National School
How many pupils attend Glandore National School?
Glandore National School has 71 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 38 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glandore National School a DEIS school?
No. Glandore National 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 Glandore National School?
Glandore National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.