Bailieboro National School
Bailieborough, Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 288 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 132 girls, 156 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18059J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Anne’s National School is the primary school serving the town of Bailieborough in the Parish of Killann, County Cavan. Operating under a Catholic ethos and the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore, the school provides a mixed‑age (vertical) setting with 16 mainstream classes and six dedicated special‑education classes for children with autism and mild general learning difficulties. A team of 17 special‑needs assistants supports inclusive learning, while the school’s commitment to the physical, social and emotional development of pupils is evident through a broad sports programme that includes swimming, Gaelic football, an Active Yard, and participation in Cumann na mBunscol competitions. St. Anne’s achieved Active School status in 2019, reflecting its focus on health, wellbeing and active play. Academic provision is reinforced by early‑intervention strategies such as the Aistear framework, Literacy Lift‑Off and Ready, Set, Go Maths, which consistently deliver results above the national average in English and Maths assessments. A digital technologies plan integrates ICT across the curriculum, enhancing teaching and learning. The school also nurtures creativity through a strong tradition of music, drama and choir, with all pupils from second class learning the recorder and performing at school and community events. Environmental stewardship is a core value, demonstrated by participation in the Green Flag programme (three flags awarded) and the Eco Rangers award from Bord Na Móna. Pupils actively contribute to sustainability projects, including a current initiative focused on transport, and the school’s Green Schools and Active School projects give children a voice in shaping school policy.
Applying to Bailieboro National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Bailieboro National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Bailieboro National School
How many pupils attend Bailieboro National School?
Bailieboro National School has 288 pupils enrolled, 132 girls and 156 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bailieboro National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Bailieboro National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Bailieboro National School?
Bailieboro National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.