Primary School

Knockskeagh National Schol

Clonakilty, Cork
Mixed

School Details

Address
Knockskeagh, Clonakilty
Location
Clonakilty, Cork
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
207 students
Enrollment Split
106 Girls, 101 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
17152R
Latest Inspection Reports
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About

Knockskeagh National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the heart of the Knockskeagh community, serving as a central hub for children, families, staff and the wider parish. The school’s ethos is built around “Celebrating Children, Difference and Learning”, with a clear focus on nurturing the moral, spiritual, physical, academic, aesthetic and cultural development of each pupil. Guided by a shared Vision Statement, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels accepted, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. A broad and varied co‑curricular programme underpins the academic curriculum, offering activities such as gymnastics, camogie, hurling, rugby, GAA, soccer, basketball, chess, debating, taekwondo and many more. These opportunities promote teamwork, confidence and a love of sport and the arts. The school is supported by an active Parents’ Association and a proactive Board of Management, both of which help to provide additional resources, extra‑curricular events and a well‑maintained, child‑friendly environment, including a structured traffic control routine for safe arrivals and departures.

History

Generations of local families have been educated at Knockskeagh National School since its establishment in 1882, making it a long‑standing institution within the community.