Scoil Náisiúnta Ath Na Lionta
Mallow, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 78 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 41 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13483U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Ath Na Lionta is a mixed‑gender national primary school serving children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school operates eight class groups with a total enrolment of approximately 81 pupils, providing a small‑to‑medium size learning environment that enables personalised attention and strong community ties. The curriculum follows the Irish Primary Curriculum, with a focus on holistic development, encouraging literacy, numeracy, creative arts and physical education. Dedicated special‑education provision ensures that pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support within an inclusive setting. The school benefits from a range of facilities that enhance both academic and extracurricular experiences. Recent developments include a newly opened astroturf pitch, supporting a vibrant sports programme that collaborates with local clubs such as Clyda Rovers GAA and participates in Cork Sports initiatives. Environmental stewardship is promoted through the Green Schools programme, and a book‑rental scheme encourages reading beyond the classroom. These resources, together with active community involvement, create a nurturing environment that prepares pupils for lifelong learning.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Ath Na Lionta
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Ath Na Lionta. 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 Ath Na Lionta
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Ath Na Lionta?
Scoil Náisiúnta Ath Na Lionta has 78 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 41 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Ath Na Lionta a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Ath Na Lionta 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 Ath Na Lionta?
Scoil Náisiúnta Ath Na Lionta has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.