Scoil Ide Corbally

MichaelR

Hello,

We're possibly looking to move to Corbally and it seems that Scoil Ide is the school that is easiest to reach (still not too easy, though). Our boy will be going to 3rd class.

How good is that school? I know it is huge, but also seems to have good facilities like a science lab (though I wonder how much access kids actually get). How good is the atmosphere, would a child of a different background and religion (we're originally from Russia and also are Church of Ireland) be safe there?

And what kind of secondary schools would we be looking at? Being CofI, would we have a chance of a Villiers place if we go for Scoil Ide, provided we can afford it by the time?

Thanks!

naughtysmurf

MichaelR wrote: »

Hello,

We're possibly looking to move to Corbally and it seems that Scoil Ide is the school that is easiest to reach (still not too easy, though). Our boy will be going to 3rd class. Will you be in the catchment area for Scoil Ide, some parts of Corbally are not so be careful which part you move to.

How good is that school? We have put one fully through and the youngest one is there now, our experience is that it is an excellent school I know it is huge, but also seems to have good facilities like a science lab (though I wonder how much access kids actually get). How good is the atmosphere, would a child of a different background and religion (we're originally from Russia and also are Church of Ireland) be safe there? Nationality will not be an issue, other nationalities already there, Eastern European, Asian etc, not 100% sure about the religion side of things, safety will not be an issue IMO

And what kind of secondary schools would we be looking at? Being CofI, would we have a chance of a Villiers place if we go for Scoil Ide, provided we can afford it by the time? Former Scoil Ide pupils have gone on to Villiers so yes, that's an option for you

Thanks!

Naughtysmurf

MichaelR

The area in question is Abbeylock and the school confirmed things on their side. Thanks!

naughtysmurf

How is it "still not too easy" to reach, exit Abbeylock, straight down Old Park Road (if walking) & turn right, school about another 100m, traffic can be slow sometimes though

MichaelR

"No right turn" sign at exit of Old Park Road

Walk is unsafe for 8 yo to do alone, and then there is the weather!

Henry Ford III

Scoil Ide is a good school. Abbeylock is a mixed area.

Henry Ford III

MichaelR wrote: »

"No right turn" sign at exit of Old Park Road

Plenty of other options to access the school driving. Go via Supervalu, or through Janemount Park.

It's not far - easily walkable on a nice day.