Stewarts School
Lucan, Dublin
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 145 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 47 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19032R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Stewarts School is a specialist primary and junior cycle institution dedicated to students with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. The school adopts evidence‑based teaching strategies within a broad and balanced curriculum, tailoring instruction to each child’s individual needs. A strong emphasis is placed on developing communication, language, social skills and personal health alongside traditional subjects such as mathematics, science, history, geography, visual art, drama, music and physical education. The school recently relocated to a purpose‑built facility in Rosse Court, Lucan, which includes specialised classrooms, sensory rooms and outdoor play areas designed to support a wide range of physical, sensory and medical requirements. Learning is further enhanced through the use of augmentative communication systems (Lámh, PECS), specialised programmes such as TEACCH and Numicon, and assistive technologies including iPads, eye‑gaze devices, interactive whiteboards and switches. Each pupil has an individual education plan developed in consultation with families and relevant professionals, ensuring a personalised pathway to achieving their full potential. The ethos of Stewarts School focuses on recognising strengths, fostering mutual respect and encouraging innovative teaching through ongoing staff development. Strong links with other primary and post‑primary schools aim to broaden opportunities and promote inclusive community participation for all students.
History
Stewart’s School opened over 55 years ago as a two‑teacher establishment serving just 12 children with special educational needs. Its patron, Stewarts Care, was founded in 1869 in Palmerstown, Dublin, to provide education, training and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities across Ireland. Over the decades the school has expanded to employ 23 staff members and educate approximately 120 students. The recent move to a new, purpose‑built building in Rosse Court, Lucan, reflects continued growth and a commitment to providing modern facilities that meet the diverse needs of its student population.
Applying to Stewarts 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 Stewarts 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 Stewarts School
How many pupils attend Stewarts School?
Stewarts School has 145 pupils enrolled, 47 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Stewarts School a DEIS school?
No. Stewarts 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 Stewarts School?
Stewarts School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.