St Annes Primary School
Tallaght, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 301 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 148 girls, 153 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20173T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Anne’s Primary School is a vertical primary institution with a Catholic ethos, serving the local community of Fettercairn and families from further afield. The school embraces a multicultural environment, welcoming pupils of all nationalities and religious backgrounds while placing a strong emphasis on meeting the needs of children with special educational requirements. With 32 teachers and 12 special needs assistants, the school operates 17 mainstream classes and an Autism Spectrum Disorder unit – “The Haven” – which opened in September 2021. A holistic approach underpins the curriculum, aiming to nurture each child’s individual talents and promote academic excellence alongside personal development. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including basketball, soccer, GAA, swimming and chess, and provides dedicated project workers to support self‑esteem, independence, attendance and punctuality. Participation in the DES/NCSE In‑School Therapy Project brings a speech‑language pathology therapist and an occupational therapist into the school weekly, complemented by an on‑site SPLT and play‑therapist who work with pupils identified as needing additional support. All pupils benefit from free, award‑winning school lunches supplied by Glanmore. Strong partnership with parents is fostered through an open‑door policy and the Aladdin Connect app, which enables two‑way communication and real‑time updates on school activities. These combined initiatives create a safe, friendly and welcoming environment where pupils are encouraged to value themselves, their community and achieve their full academic potential.
Applying to St Annes Primary 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.
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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 St Annes Primary 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 St Annes Primary School
How many pupils attend St Annes Primary School?
St Annes Primary School has 301 pupils enrolled, 148 girls and 153 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Annes Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Annes Primary 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 St Annes Primary School?
St Annes Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.