Midleton C Boys S Primary School
Midleton, Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 191 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16684W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Midleton CBS Primary School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Midleton, County Cork, offering education from Junior Infants through to 6th Class. The school has recently transitioned from an all‑boys institution to a mixed‑gender setting, welcoming both boys and girls across all year groups. In addition to its mainstream classes, the school provides five specialised classes for children on the autism spectrum, beginning with an Early Intervention Class and continuing through to 6th Class, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive education. The school’s educational philosophy centres on holistic development, fostering a happy and supportive environment that encourages self‑confidence, self‑esteem and active participation in learning. Teaching and support staff create an active learning atmosphere that integrates the national curriculum with extracurricular activities, creative homework projects and real‑life applications of classroom knowledge. Emphasis is placed on well‑being, with dedicated resources such as the Well‑Being programme, Safer Routes to School and the Aistear framework for early childhood education, ensuring that pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally. Facilities at Midleton CBS Primary support this approach, providing spaces for both indoor and outdoor learning, specialised resources for autism support, and areas for a range of extracurricular pursuits. The school’s commitment to high academic standards is complemented by a vibrant programme of activities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
History
Originally established as an all‑boys primary school in East Cork, Midleton CBS Primary School has a long tradition of serving the local community. In recent years the school has embarked on a significant transformation, becoming a co‑educational institution that now admits both boys and girls from Junior Infants to 6th Class, while also expanding its provision for autistic learners through dedicated specialised classes.
Applying to Midleton C Boys S Primary 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 Midleton C Boys S Primary 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 Midleton C Boys S Primary School
How many pupils attend Midleton C Boys S Primary School?
Midleton C Boys S Primary School has 191 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Midleton C Boys S Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Midleton C Boys S Primary 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 Midleton C Boys S Primary School?
Midleton C Boys S Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.