Scoil Náisiúnta Inis
Inch, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 188 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 92 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18567F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Inch National School is a vibrant rural primary school situated just north of Killeagh village in East Cork. Set on approximately 13,605 m² of spacious grounds, the school offers ample room for learning, play and personal development. Its extensive outdoor facilities include a football field, an all‑weather pitch, a walking track, a combined basketball/tennis court and a ball wall, providing a wide range of sporting opportunities for pupils of all ages. The school follows a comprehensive, hands‑on curriculum that embraces language, science, mathematics and the arts, encouraging experiential learning to spark curiosity and foster critical thinking. Inclusive education is a core principle, with mainstream classes and a dedicated autism class, as well as a free hot meals programme and the Sherpa Kids before‑and‑after‑school childcare service, supporting families and promoting wellbeing within the community.
History
Education in Inch dates back to 1816, with the first recorded school located at the corner of a field. The original school building, erected in 1840, served the community until the present Inch National School opened in 1963 as a two‑teacher institution. Significant expansions followed: two new wings in 1973, the amalgamation with Kilcounty National School in 1976, and a major 2005 extension adding a computer room, library/learning support space and wheelchair‑accessible features. A basketball court was added in 2006 and interactive whiteboards introduced in 2008. Further classroom construction occurred in 2009, a Green Flag was achieved in 2012, and an additional classroom was built in 2017 to accommodate growing enrolment. Leadership milestones include the retirement of the founding principal in 1996, a subsequent change of headship in 2022, and the appointment of the current principal thereafter.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Inis
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 Inis. 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 Inis
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Inis?
Scoil Náisiúnta Inis has 188 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 92 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Inis a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Inis 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 Inis?
Scoil Náisiúnta Inis has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.