How many pupils go to Little Angels Special School?

Little Angels Special School has 145 pupils: 111 boys and 34 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Little Angels Special School a mixed school?

Yes. Little Angels Special School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Little Angels Special School?

Little Angels Special School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Little Angels Special School teach through Irish?

No. Little Angels Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Little Angels Special School a DEIS school?

No. Little Angels Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Little Angels Special School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Little Angels Special School's roll number, 19724A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Little Angels Special School?

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

Little Angels Special School

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

145 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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At a glance

Little Angels Special School is a primary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 PK60). Ailbhe Dunne is the principal of Little Angels Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 145
Boys and girls: Mixed · 111 boys, 34 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Special
Roll number: 19724A

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Little Angels Special School?: Little Angels Special School is a primary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 PK60).
Who is the principal of Little Angels Special School?: Ailbhe Dunne is the principal of Little Angels Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Little Angels Special School?: Little Angels Special School has 145 pupils: 111 boys and 34 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Little Angels Special School a mixed school?: Yes. Little Angels Special School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Little Angels Special School?: Little Angels Special School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Little Angels Special School teach through Irish?: No. Little Angels Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Little Angels Special School a DEIS school?: No. Little Angels Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Little Angels Special School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Little Angels Special School's roll number, 19724A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Little Angels Special School?: The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Little Angels Special School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Little Angels Special SchoolThis school		145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalLetterkenny	1.4 km	480	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil AdhamhnainLeitir Ceanainn	1.5 km	410	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Bernadette Special SchoolLetterkenny	1.5 km	129	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ChoilmcilleLetterkenny	1.7 km	659	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Baile RaighinLetterkenny	1.7 km	215	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Letterkenny Educate Together NSLetterkenny	1.8 km	420	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes

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Knocknamona
Letterkenny
Co. Donegal
F92PK60

Principal: Ailbhe Dunne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 912 2456
Email: [email protected]
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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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