Rathlee NS

Easkey, Co. Sligo

68 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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Rathlee NS is a primary school in Easkey, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 PY11). James Rafter is the principal of Rathlee NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
68
Boys and girls
Mixed · 34 boys, 34 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16492N

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Rathlee NS?
Rathlee NS is a primary school in Easkey, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 PY11).
Who is the principal of Rathlee NS?
James Rafter is the principal of Rathlee NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rathlee NS?
Rathlee NS has 68 pupils: 34 boys and 34 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rathlee NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rathlee NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rathlee NS?
Rathlee NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rathlee NS teach through Irish?
No. Rathlee NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rathlee NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Rathlee NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Rathlee NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rathlee NS's roll number, 16492N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rathlee NS?
The closest is Leaffoney NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Easkey · DEIS primary schools in Co. Sligo · Every school in Co. Sligo

Closest schools

Rathlee NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rathlee NSThis school 68 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Leaffoney NSKilglass 2.1 km 1 Girls Church of Ireland No No
Owenbeg NSCulleens 5.0 km 36 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Kilglass NSEnniscrone 5.2 km 114 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Killeenduff NSEaskey 6.6 km 20 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Enniscrone NSEnniscrone 8.0 km 137 Mixed Catholic No No
Dromore West CentralDromore West 9.9 km 90 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Easkey
Co. Sligo
F26PY11

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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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