Primary School

Glenswilly National School

Newmills,, Donegal
Mixed

School Details

Address
Rashedoge,, Newmills,
Location
Newmills,, Donegal
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
262 students
Enrollment Split
130 Girls, 132 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
19313C
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About

Glenswilly National School is a vibrant primary school located in New Mills, Letterkenny, County Donegal. The school provides a broad, child‑centred curriculum that balances academic learning with a strong emphasis on extracurricular achievement. Pupils benefit from a modern learning environment that includes an astro‑turf pitch, a newly opened running track, and dedicated spaces for arts, music and technology. The school’s participation in the National Creative Schools Pilot programme and its VEX Robotics and coding teams demonstrate a commitment to fostering creativity, problem‑solving and digital literacy from an early age. A well‑established board of management oversees the school’s strategic direction, ensuring robust safeguarding, equality and health policies are in place. The hot‑lunch programme, supplied by Fresh Today, supports healthy eating habits, while a range of sports – from rugby and soccer to Cumann na mBunscol – and arts initiatives, such as the Allingham Arts awards, provide students with diverse opportunities to develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. The school’s active community involvement and regular celebration of student achievements create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for families and learners alike.