Primary School

Inver National School

Barnatra, Mayo
DEIS Gaeltacht Mixed

School Details

Address
Inver, Barnatra
Location
Barnatra, Mayo
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
67 students
Enrollment Split
34 Girls, 33 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
12568A
Latest Inspection Reports
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Location

About

Inver National School is a small, two‑teacher primary school situated on the west coast of County Mayo, near the village of Béal an Mhuirthead. Catering for children aged four to twelve, the school provides a close‑knit learning environment where pupils benefit from personalised attention and a strong sense of community. The modest size of the school allows for flexible teaching methods that blend the Irish national curriculum with locally relevant projects, fostering both academic development and an appreciation of the surrounding coastal heritage. The school’s facilities are designed to support a broad range of activities, from classroom learning to outdoor exploration. Its location on the scenic western seaboard offers unique opportunities for environmental education, encouraging students to engage with the natural landscape and local culture. Inver National School also maintains an active blog that documents contemporary life in the area, linking past and present and serving as a resource for both current families and future visitors interested in the school’s heritage.