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.

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.

Saplings Special School

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

36 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial

At a glance

Saplings Special School is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 V5TF). Saplings Special School has 36 pupils: 31 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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

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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).
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.
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.

Closest schools

Saplings Special School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
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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Lynn Road
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
N91V5TF

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 11 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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