Moyle National School
Newtowncunningham, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 81 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 42 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Presbyterian
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19633U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Moyle National School is a primary school situated in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, serving the local community with a focus on delivering the Irish primary curriculum. The school provides a structured learning environment for children, supported by a range of resources such as up‑to‑date booklists (2020‑2021) and a clearly defined school uniform policy. It maintains a strong emphasis on whole‑school development, participating in regular Whole School Evaluation (WSE) and the School Self‑Evaluation (SSE) processes to ensure continuous improvement and high standards of teaching and learning. The school’s organisational framework is underpinned by a suite of policies that guide everyday practice, including a Code of Behaviour, an Acceptable Use Policy (with 2020 amendments), and a comprehensive Information and Policy Booklet (2014). These documents reflect the school’s commitment to a safe, inclusive and supportive ethos for pupils, parents and staff. Admission procedures are clearly outlined, with downloadable enrolment forms and a dedicated Admissions Policy to assist families joining the school.
Applying to Moyle 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 Moyle 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 Moyle National School
How many pupils attend Moyle National School?
Moyle National School has 81 pupils enrolled, 42 girls and 39 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Moyle National School a DEIS school?
No. Moyle 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 Moyle National School?
Moyle National School has a Presbyterian ethos. It is a mixed primary school.