Bandon Primary School
Bandon, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 401 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 201 girls, 200 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20586V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bandon Primary School is a co‑educational primary institution formed through the amalgamation of Presentation Primary School and Scoil Phádraig Naofa in September 2024. The school operates under the “Better Together” ethos, aiming to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment for children in the Bandon community. It welcomes new pupils for the September 2026 intake, with enrolment opening on 1 October 2025 via an online application system. The school places a strong emphasis on collaborative learning and the holistic development of each child, offering a curriculum that balances academic rigour with creative and physical activities. Modern facilities support this approach, and the school provides clear online pathways for admissions, including a dedicated enrolment portal and downloadable forms for families who prefer paper applications. Contact details are readily available for further enquiries, ensuring transparent communication with parents and guardians.
History
Presentation Primary School and Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon amalgamated in September 2024 to become Bandon Primary School.
Applying to Bandon Primary 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Bandon Primary 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 Bandon Primary School
How many pupils attend Bandon Primary School?
Bandon Primary School has 401 pupils enrolled, 201 girls and 200 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bandon Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Bandon Primary School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Bandon Primary School?
Bandon Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.