St. Catherine's, Kilcoole
Department of Education and Skills · Kilcoole
Project Overview
A new purpose-built c. 6,250 m² special educational needs school, designed to accommodate approximately 158 pupils within a modern, inclusive learning environment.
The development comprises a split-level, two-storey building arranged in two interconnected blocks, delivering 25 classrooms alongside a comprehensive suite of specialist teaching, therapy, and support spaces. A key feature of the project is the inclusion of a hydrotherapy pool, supporting the complex needs of students.
The scheme also includes extensive external works, incorporating dedicated set-down and circulation areas for minibuses and vehicles, 102 car parking spaces, a range of play and sensory environments including soft play areas, a ballcourt, and a multisensory garden, along with associated landscaping, site infrastructure, and access roads.
This project represents a significant investment in specialist education infrastructure, combining high-quality architectural design with tailored clinical and educational facilities to support a diverse student population.
