Scoil Náisiúnta Fhionntra
Killybegs, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 5 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 3 girls, 2 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16357H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Fhionntra is a co‑educational national primary school serving the Fintra community. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive, child‑centred learning, offering a broad curriculum that incorporates dedicated plans for mathematics, science, physical education, drama, music and social, personal and health education (SPHE). A range of digital resources – including Oxford Owl, Audible, Storyline Online and specialised phonics platforms – support literacy and numeracy development both in the classroom and at home. The school is committed to narrowing the digital divide, having received a 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan to provide targeted support for learners at risk of educational disadvantage. A Remote Learning Hub enables seamless access to online teaching materials, while the school’s extensive policy framework (covering child safeguarding, bullying prevention, attendance, and health & safety) underpins a safe and nurturing environment. Community engagement is encouraged through regular public meetings and an active Facebook presence, fostering strong ties between families, the Board of Management and local parish.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Fhionntra
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 Fhionntra. 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 Fhionntra
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Fhionntra?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fhionntra has 5 pupils enrolled, 3 girls and 2 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Fhionntra a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Fhionntra 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 Fhionntra?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fhionntra has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.