Scoil Sinead
Patrician College Campus,, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 62 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 23 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20502M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Sinéad is a patron‑body that creates inclusive, community‑based schools across Ireland, welcoming children of all backgrounds, abilities and faiths. Its educational philosophy goes beyond academic achievement, aiming to develop resilient, confident and compassionate individuals through a holistic approach that balances knowledge acquisition with social‑emotional growth, creativity and character formation. Central to this vision are the Six Pillars of Education, which guide teaching, learning and community building, fostering a sense of belonging, purpose and hope in every learner. The organisation operates a network of early‑years, primary and secondary schools, each situated in accessible, modern premises such as the Base Enterprise Centre in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. Strong partnerships with the HOPE Autism Care Centre and other local agencies ensure that specialised supports are embedded within the curriculum, making inclusion a lived experience rather than a policy statement. Collaborative relationships with families, local partners and inclusion specialists further enrich the learning environment, preparing students to thrive in an ever‑changing world.
History
Scoil Sinéad was founded in May 2016 by a group of educators and parents seeking more inclusive, community‑focused schools in Ireland. The Patron Board began with five members and expanded to eleven by March 2017, securing trustee patron status for a new secondary school in Lucan later that year. In May 2017 the body gained full patronage of Scoil Sinéad Pelletstown National School, its first primary school. Over the following years the organisation broadened its governance framework, introduced special classes for children with autism, launched the Six Pillars of Education in 2022, and extended its outreach internationally through the “Back to Class Jamaica” initiative (2024‑2025).
Applying to Scoil Sinead
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 Sinead. 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 Sinead
How many pupils attend Scoil Sinead?
Scoil Sinead has 62 pupils enrolled, 23 girls and 39 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Sinead a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Sinead is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Sinead?
Scoil Sinead has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.