Killygordan National School
Killygordon, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 22 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 10 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18874O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killygordon National School is a small, vibrant primary school in County Donegal, catering for roughly 20‑25 pupils. With only two teachers, the school offers very small class sizes that allow for personalised attention and strong, supportive relationships between staff and learners. The curriculum follows the full Irish primary syllabus and is enriched by specialist sessions in activities such as football, badminton, drumming and ukulele, providing a well‑rounded educational experience. The school boasts a range of dedicated facilities designed to meet diverse learning needs. These include a purpose‑built sensory room, a spacious school yard with a herb garden, swings, a playground and even a small flock of school chickens, all of which contribute to a stimulating and inclusive environment. Each child receives a free hot meal each day, promoting health and readiness to learn. Recent investment has also brought high‑speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, supporting modern teaching and digital learning.
Applying to Killygordan 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 Killygordan 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 Killygordan National School
How many pupils attend Killygordan National School?
Killygordan National School has 22 pupils enrolled, 10 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killygordan National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Killygordan 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.
What is the ethos of Killygordan National School?
Killygordan National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.