St Laserians Special School
Carlow
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 146 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 48 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19315G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Laserian’s Special School is a dedicated special‑needs institution for children and young people aged 4‑18. The school provides a holistic education that seeks to develop the whole person – physical, emotional, cultural, aesthetic, social, spiritual, moral and intellectual qualities – through thoughtfully planned curricula and individualised programmes. Learning is centred on independence, creativity and the “No Limit Learning” philosophy, with each pupil supported by an Individual Education Plan created in collaboration with families and professionals. The campus is modern and spacious, offering a wide range of specialised environments. Facilities include dedicated spaces for sensory movement, light and water therapy, life‑skills development, nurture and learning through play, as well as practical areas for gardening, home economics, woodwork, music and art. Indoor and outdoor learning zones, as well as extensive grounds for physical education, ensure that students benefit from fresh air and active play throughout the day. A robust support team comprising special‑needs assistants, nurses and therapeutic professionals works alongside teaching staff to deliver a safe, harmonious and inclusive learning community where “everyone belongs”.
Applying to St Laserians Special 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 Laserians Special 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 Laserians Special School
How many pupils attend St Laserians Special School?
St Laserians Special School has 146 pupils enrolled, 48 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Laserians Special School a DEIS school?
No. St Laserians Special 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 Laserians Special School?
St Laserians Special School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.