Glebe National School
Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 121 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 54 girls, 67 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17831O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glebe National School is a mixed, mainstream primary school situated in Donegal Town and operates under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry & Raphoe. The school provides a caring and inclusive environment where every child is valued for their individuality. Its educational philosophy follows the Irish Primary Curriculum while deliberately extending learning beyond the classroom to nurture academic, physical, moral, emotional, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic development. Emphasis is placed on fostering confident, responsible, tolerant lifelong learners who are motivated to explore their unique talents. The school offers a full range of classes from Junior and Senior Infants through to 5th and 6th class, complemented by a pre‑school and after‑school service. A vibrant student council, Green School and Active School initiatives, as well as the Amber Flag programme, demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental awareness and community engagement. Strong links with local Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian congregations enrich the spiritual life of the school, while regular visits from clergy reinforce its Christian ethos of honesty, justice, respect and care.
Applying to Glebe 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 Glebe 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 Glebe National School
How many pupils attend Glebe National School?
Glebe National School has 121 pupils enrolled, 54 girls and 67 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glebe National School a DEIS school?
No. Glebe 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 Glebe National School?
Glebe National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.