St Annes S S
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 142 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 99 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19414I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Annes S S is a special education school in Ennis, Co. Clare, with a Catholic ethos and mixed gender intake. Enrolment is 142 pupils. The school describes its mission as creating a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where pupils are valued and supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Teachers, special needs assistants and support staff work collaboratively to tailor learning experiences to individual needs, including creative expression, hands-on activities, structured routines and sensory-based learning. The school runs Junior Cycle Level 3 programmes for 1st and 2nd year pupils. A range of policies are in place covering areas such as pupil illness, positive behaviour, critical incidents, data protection, safeguarding and admissions. The school also has a Bí Cineálta policy promoting kindness, respect and inclusion. A Parents' Association fundraiser was held in February 2026 to raise money for play and sensory equipment.
Applying to St Annes S S
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 St Annes S S. 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 S S
How many pupils attend St Annes S S?
St Annes S S has 142 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 99 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Annes S S a DEIS school?
No. St Annes S S 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 St Annes S S?
St Annes S S has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.