St Michaels Special School
Skerries, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 22 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19757P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Michael’s House Special National School in Skerries is a dedicated primary‑level institution that provides a supportive, inclusive learning environment for children with special educational needs. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing each pupil’s potential through a caring and stimulating atmosphere, where personalised teaching strategies are combined with a broad, thematic curriculum. Core academic subjects are reinforced by specialised programmes such as Individual Education Plans, NCCA guidelines for general learning disabilities, and a strong emphasis on communication and language development. Beyond the classroom, the school offers a rich range of extra‑curricular activities designed to develop confidence, social skills and physical wellbeing. Pupils can take part in drama, music, numeracy clubs, physical education, ICT sessions and whole‑school activities, as well as organised outings and trips that extend learning into the community. Dedicated transport provisions ensure accessibility for all families, reinforcing the school’s commitment to an inclusive, holistic educational experience.
Applying to St Michaels 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.
School-published admissions links
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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 Michaels 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 Michaels Special School
How many pupils attend St Michaels Special School?
St Michaels Special School has 30 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 22 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Michaels Special School a DEIS school?
No. St Michaels 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 Michaels Special School?
St Michaels Special School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.