Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime
TUAM, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 23 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 11 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18686N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gortaleam National School is a small, inclusive and vibrant rural primary school situated in the heart of the Gortnaleam community, serving families from Dunmore, Glenadmaddy and Williamstown. The school provides a welcoming, supportive learning environment for children aged 4‑12, operating two mainstream multi‑grade classrooms alongside a dedicated autism (ASD) class. Its educational approach is underpinned by Catholic values and a commitment to equality of opportunity, fostering academic achievement while nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence through holistic, child‑centred teaching. The school’s facilities include a Junior Room, Senior Room, a purpose‑built sensory room and a staffroom equipped with cooking facilities. Outdoor amenities feature a large playing field, basketball courts, an active walkway, a soft‑play area, a playset and a well‑maintained garden. A Before and After School Club is available to all pupils. A broad range of extracurricular activities – such as chess, GAA, gardening, coding, baking and the Active Flag programme – support the social‑emotional development of learners and reinforce the school’s strong sense of community.
History
The original school was established nearby in 1886. A new school building was constructed in 1964, with two additional classrooms added in 2007. In 2025 a classroom was reconfigured to create the dedicated autism class.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime
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.
School-published admissions links
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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 Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime?
Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime has 23 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime?
Scoil Náisiúnta Gort na Leime has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.