Saplings Special School

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

36 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial

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Saplings Special School is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 V5TF). Siobhan Burley is the principal of Saplings Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
36
Boys and girls
Mostly boys · 31 boys, 5 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20373E

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Saplings Special School?
Saplings Special School is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 V5TF).
Who is the principal of Saplings Special School?
Siobhan Burley is the principal of Saplings Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Saplings Special School?
Saplings Special School has 36 pupils: 31 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Saplings Special School a mixed school?
Saplings Special School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Saplings Special School?
Saplings Special School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Saplings Special School teach through Irish?
No. Saplings Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Saplings Special School a DEIS school?
No. Saplings Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Saplings Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Saplings Special School's roll number, 20373E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Saplings Special School?
The closest is S N na Naomh Uile. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 31 schools in Mullingar · Special schools in Co. Westmeath · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Westmeath · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

Saplings Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Saplings Special SchoolThis school 36 Mostly boys Multi-denominational No No
S N na Naomh UileMullingar 300 m 86 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Scoil na Maighdine MhuireMullingar 500 m 307 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Presentation Convent (jnr)Mullingar 500 m 277 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Cholmain NaofaMullingar 600 m 445 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Brigids Special SchoolMullingar 600 m 93 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil na mBraithreMullingar 700 m 409 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Lynn Road
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
N91V5TF

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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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