Inver National School
Barnatra, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 67 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 34 girls, 33 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12568A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Inver National School is a small, two‑teacher primary school situated on the west coast of County Mayo, near the village of Béal an Mhuirthead. Catering for children aged four to twelve, the school provides a close‑knit learning environment where pupils benefit from personalised attention and a strong sense of community. The modest size of the school allows for flexible teaching methods that blend the Irish national curriculum with locally relevant projects, fostering both academic development and an appreciation of the surrounding coastal heritage. The school’s facilities are designed to support a broad range of activities, from classroom learning to outdoor exploration. Its location on the scenic western seaboard offers unique opportunities for environmental education, encouraging students to engage with the natural landscape and local culture. Inver National School also maintains an active blog that documents contemporary life in the area, linking past and present and serving as a resource for both current families and future visitors interested in the school’s heritage.
Applying to Inver 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 Inver 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 Inver National School
How many pupils attend Inver National School?
Inver National School has 67 pupils enrolled, 34 girls and 33 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Inver National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Inver National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Inver National School teach through Irish?
Inver National School is located in a Gaeltacht area, where Irish is a community language. The Department of Education record for the school lists no subjects taught through Irish.