St. Cecilia's School
Sligo
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 93 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 29 girls, 64 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19206B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Cecilia’s School, situated in Cregg, Sligo, is a specialist Catholic special‑school that provides education and support for young people aged 4‑18 with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs. Operating under the patronage of the Daughters of Wisdom, the school welcomes pupils of all faiths and follows the Department of Education’s national guidelines for this learner cohort. A holistic approach is central to its ethos, with a curriculum designed in partnership with parents, multidisciplinary teams and the wider community to develop confidence, life‑skills and individual potential. The school comprises sixteen dedicated classes – ten junior (approximately 4‑12 years) and six senior (approximately 12‑18 years) – each equipped to meet a range of sensory and therapeutic requirements. Purpose‑built learning environments include a sensory room, soft‑play area, wet room, outdoor classroom and a geodome, all intended to foster engagement, exploration and wellbeing. Emphasis is placed on a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where every student is treated with respect and provided with a safe, stimulating setting to thrive academically and socially.
Applying to St. Cecilia's 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 St. Cecilia's 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. Cecilia's School
How many pupils attend St. Cecilia's School?
St. Cecilia's School has 93 pupils enrolled, 29 girls and 64 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Cecilia's School a DEIS school?
No. St. Cecilia's School 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. Cecilia's School?
St. Cecilia's School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.