Skerries Educate Together National School
Skerries, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 333 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 141 girls, 192 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20307O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Skerries Educate Together National School is a vibrant, co‑educational primary school situated on the northern coastline of Skerries, County Dublin. The school serves over 330 pupils from more than 230 families, offering fifteen mainstream classes from Junior Infants to 6th class together with four dedicated school‑age autism classes. As a DEIS Band 2 school, it places a strong emphasis on equity and inclusion, providing hot school meals, a nurture setting, and specialised play and art therapy to support the holistic development of every child. The campus features a bright, modern building with spacious grounds, a sports hall, a well‑stocked library, and a range of learning support rooms (SET rooms). Recent construction has added an extension that will deliver four new special‑education classrooms for the 2026‑27 school year, further expanding the provision for children with additional needs. The school’s ethos promotes collaborative learning, creativity and environmental stewardship, reflected in its Green School initiatives and a curriculum that encourages children to learn together in a respectful, supportive environment.
History
- 2008: Opened with 2 classes, 36 children and 4 teachers. - September 2010: Introduced Aladdin school administration system. - 2012: First participation in Peace Proms. - September 2013: Phase 2 building opened, adding a sports hall, larger staff room, six mainstream classrooms, four SET rooms and a library. - June 2013: First graduation class. - January 2014: Launched Seolta, a two‑classroom early‑intervention autism unit with indoor and outdoor soft‑play areas. - 2014: First school GAA team formed. - 2015: Outdoor classroom and amphitheatre opened; first HSCL teacher appointed. - 2018‑2019: Application and approval for a four‑classroom autism extension; construction began. - 2020: Management of autism project transferred to LMETB; new HSCL teacher appointed; principal transition. - 2022: Majority of COVID‑19 restrictions lifted. - October 2023: Introduced a trial Hot School Meals programme. - Ongoing: Continued development of facilities and special‑education provision.
Applying to Skerries Educate Together National School
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 Skerries Educate Together National School. 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 Skerries Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Skerries Educate Together National School?
Skerries Educate Together National School has 333 pupils enrolled, 141 girls and 192 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Skerries Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Skerries Educate Together National School 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 Skerries Educate Together National School?
Skerries Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.