How many pupils go to SN Beal an Mhuirthead?

SN Beal an Mhuirthead has 58 pupils: 28 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Beal an Mhuirthead a mixed school?

Yes. SN Beal an Mhuirthead takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Beal an Mhuirthead?

SN Beal an Mhuirthead has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Beal an Mhuirthead teach through Irish?

No. SN Beal an Mhuirthead teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Beal an Mhuirthead a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Beal an Mhuirthead is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Beal an Mhuirthead's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Beal an Mhuirthead's roll number, 17923T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Beal an Mhuirthead?

The closest is SN Croi Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Beal an Mhuirthead

Belmullet, Co. Mayo

58 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Beal an Mhuirthead is a primary school in Belmullet, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 H285). Claire O'Boyle is the principal of SN Beal an Mhuirthead, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 58
Boys and girls: Mixed · 28 boys, 30 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17923T
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 SN Beal an Mhuirthead?: SN Beal an Mhuirthead is a primary school in Belmullet, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 H285).
Who is the principal of SN Beal an Mhuirthead?: Claire O'Boyle is the principal of SN Beal an Mhuirthead, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Beal an Mhuirthead?: SN Beal an Mhuirthead has 58 pupils: 28 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Beal an Mhuirthead a mixed school?: Yes. SN Beal an Mhuirthead takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Beal an Mhuirthead?: SN Beal an Mhuirthead has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Beal an Mhuirthead teach through Irish?: No. SN Beal an Mhuirthead teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Beal an Mhuirthead a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Beal an Mhuirthead is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Beal an Mhuirthead's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Beal an Mhuirthead's roll number, 17923T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Beal an Mhuirthead?: The closest is SN Croi Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Beal an Mhuirthead compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Beal an MhuirtheadThis school		58	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Croi MuireBelmullet	100 m	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Achaidh an GhlaisinBeal an Mhuirthead	3.6 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cill Mhor IorraisBelmullet	3.8 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Corclough NSBelmullet	4.5 km	79	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Gleann A ChaisilBallina	6.3 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an TsraithBallina	7.5 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

School Road
Belmullet
Co. Mayo
F26H285

Principal: Claire O'Boyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 097 82045
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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