Leaffoney NS

Kilglass, Co. Sligo

1 pupilsGirlsChurch of Ireland

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Leaffoney NS is a primary school in Kilglass, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 XD61). Karen Gainfort is the principal of Leaffoney NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
1
Boys and girls
Girls only · 1 girls
Ethos
Church of Ireland
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15496Q

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Leaffoney NS?
Leaffoney NS is a primary school in Kilglass, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 XD61).
Who is the principal of Leaffoney NS?
Karen Gainfort is the principal of Leaffoney NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Leaffoney NS?
Leaffoney NS has 1 pupils: 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Leaffoney NS a mixed school?
No. Leaffoney NS is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Leaffoney NS?
Leaffoney 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 Leaffoney NS teach through Irish?
No. Leaffoney NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Leaffoney NS a DEIS school?
No. Leaffoney NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Leaffoney NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Leaffoney NS's roll number, 15496Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Leaffoney NS?
The closest is Rathlee NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Girls' primary schools in Co. Sligo · Every school in Co. Sligo

Closest schools

Leaffoney NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Leaffoney NSThis school 1 Girls Church of Ireland No No
Rathlee NSEaskey 2.1 km 68 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Kilglass NSEnniscrone 3.1 km 114 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Owenbeg NSCulleens 4.6 km 36 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Enniscrone NSEnniscrone 6.1 km 137 Mixed Catholic No No
Killeenduff NSEaskey 7.2 km 20 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Stokane NSEnniscrone 8.8 km 30 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Leaffoney
Kilglass
Co. Sligo
F26XD61

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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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