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St Clare’s School is a specialised school under the patronage of the Bishop of Killaloe, Bishop Fintan Monahan. We provide educational programmes for pupils with moderate or severe and profound general learning disabilities. Pupils aged 4 to 18 years can be enrolled.

The mission of the school is to provide for the unique academic, physical, social and emotional needs of its pupils. We are committed to creating and maintaining an orderly, trusting, and caring environment where teaching and learning experiences are exciting and pupils are assisted as they develop independence.

All aspects of the school, both organisational and curricular are child centred and designed to accommodate individual learning so that all pupils may experience success.

​Our aim is to enable pupils to achieve their potential allowing them to participate as independently as possible in their personal lives, within their local communities and in society in general.

Vision and values

At St Clare’s School, our vision is to nurture confident, compassionate, and capable young people who are ready for the challenges of the future.

We value:

  • Providing programmes and structures designed to cater for the individual needs of students with a Mild General Learning Disability
  • Enabling all students to access mainstream curricula and examinations where possible
  • Fostering an open caring Christian multi-cultural environment through which all persons are educated holistically
  • Respecting the uniqueness of each individual, initiative and creativity encouraged, effort recognised and work valued.
  • Promoting high standards and high expectations in our teaching and learning endeavours, however above all we seek to promote in our students a love of learning which will support them in their future lives to play a full and positive role in society.

Our values guide teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom.

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Admissions at Our School

We are a Catholic school in Ennis Town, catering for children with a moderate or severe and profound general learning disability.

​We accept applications for children aged 4 to 17 with a diagnosis of a moderate or severe and profound general learning disability with a report from a psychologist specifically recommending a special school placement and a letter from the NCSE to confirm this is acceptable.

Please keep an eye on the website for updated Admissions Notices throughout the year.

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