How many pupils go to Abbeystrewry NS?

Abbeystrewry NS has 142 pupils: 59 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Abbeystrewry NS a mixed school?

Yes. Abbeystrewry NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Abbeystrewry NS?

Abbeystrewry NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Abbeystrewry NS teach through Irish?

No. Abbeystrewry NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Abbeystrewry NS a DEIS school?

No. Abbeystrewry NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Abbeystrewry NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbeystrewry NS's roll number, 14433K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Abbeystrewry NS?

The closest is Scoil Naomh Seosamh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Abbeystrewry NS

Skibbereen, Co. Cork

142 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Abbeystrewry NS is a primary school in Skibbereen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 X386). Jean Fuller is the principal of Abbeystrewry NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 142
Boys and girls: Mixed · 59 boys, 83 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14433K

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 Abbeystrewry NS?: Abbeystrewry NS is a primary school in Skibbereen, Co. Cork (Eircode P81 X386).
Who is the principal of Abbeystrewry NS?: Jean Fuller is the principal of Abbeystrewry NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Abbeystrewry NS?: Abbeystrewry NS has 142 pupils: 59 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Abbeystrewry NS a mixed school?: Yes. Abbeystrewry NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Abbeystrewry NS?: Abbeystrewry NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Abbeystrewry NS teach through Irish?: No. Abbeystrewry NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Abbeystrewry NS a DEIS school?: No. Abbeystrewry NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Abbeystrewry NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbeystrewry NS's roll number, 14433K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Abbeystrewry NS?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Seosamh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Abbeystrewry NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Abbeystrewry NSThis school		142	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Naomh SeosamhSkibberreen	1.3 km	182	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Dr M ui ShuilleabhainAn Sciobairín	1.4 km	78	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Patrick's Boys' National SchoolSkibbereen	1.5 km	204	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Castletownsend Mixed NSSkibbereen	4.6 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Maulatrahane Central NSSkibbereen	6.8 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Muire na DoiriniSkibbereen	7.3 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Castletownsend Road
Skibbereen
Co. Cork
P81X386

Principal: Jean Fuller on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 028 21261
Email: [email protected]
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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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