Enniscrone NS

Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

137 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Enniscrone NS is a primary school in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 EW67). Ellen Costigan is the principal of Enniscrone NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
137
Boys and girls
Mixed · 74 boys, 63 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
13940W

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Enniscrone NS?
Enniscrone NS is a primary school in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 EW67).
Who is the principal of Enniscrone NS?
Ellen Costigan is the principal of Enniscrone NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Enniscrone NS?
Enniscrone NS has 137 pupils: 74 boys and 63 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Enniscrone NS a mixed school?
Yes. Enniscrone NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Enniscrone NS?
Enniscrone NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Enniscrone NS teach through Irish?
No. Enniscrone NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Enniscrone NS a DEIS school?
No. Enniscrone NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Enniscrone NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Enniscrone NS's roll number, 13940W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Enniscrone NS?
The closest is Kilglass NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in Enniscrone · Every school in Co. Sligo

Closest schools

Enniscrone NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Enniscrone NSThis school 137 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilglass NSEnniscrone 4.2 km 114 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Corballa NSCorballa 5.4 km 115 Mixed Catholic No No
Stokane NSEnniscrone 5.6 km 30 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Leaffoney NSKilglass 6.1 km 1 Girls Church of Ireland No No
Newtownwhite Educate Together NSBallina 6.6 km 59 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Rathlee NSEaskey 8.0 km 68 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Enniscrone
Co. Sligo
F26EW67

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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