Gortjordan National School
Claremorris, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 11 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 5 girls, 6 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14534Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gortjordan National School is a small, rural primary school serving the communities of Kilmaine, Shrule, Glencorrib and Cross in County Mayo. The school occupies a bright, modern building with three well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated library and a spacious hall. Its outdoor learning environment is a particular strength, featuring a recently refurbished playground, a basketball court, a pitch, a planting area and a thriving school garden where pupils can engage in horticultural activities and explore the natural surroundings. The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extra‑curricular provisions. Pupils benefit from free hot school meals, daily music sessions with ukulele instruction, and a robust sports programme that includes swimming, Gaelic football, rounders, tag rugby and regular fitness activities such as yoga and mindfulness. The school is a designated Creative School, delivering the Arts Council’s Creative Schools Programme, and provides ICT access through individual laptops or iPads for every child. Additional enrichment includes drama, dance, gymnastics, and a vibrant gardening scheme, all aimed at fostering holistic development and a love of learning.
Applying to Gortjordan 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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Gortjordan 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 Gortjordan National School
How many pupils attend Gortjordan National School?
Gortjordan National School has 11 pupils enrolled, 5 girls and 6 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gortjordan National School a DEIS school?
No. Gortjordan 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 Gortjordan National School?
Gortjordan National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.