Baylin National School
Baylin, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 227 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 117 girls, 110 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17708P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Ciaran’s National School, Baylin, is a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving a rural catchment that includes Baylin, Athlone, Moydrum, Glynwood, Coolvuck, Walderstown and surrounding townlands. With an enrolment of approximately 220 pupils, the school provides a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment that nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development of each child. The ethos promotes gender equity, respect for people and property, and encourages the use of the Irish language, while recognising the religious diversity of the community. The school benefits from a modern learning environment built on a foundation dating back to 1949. An original building was extended in 1994, three state‑of‑the‑art classrooms were added in 2013 and two further large classrooms together with a new staffroom were completed in 2021. These facilities support a broad curriculum that includes green‑school initiatives, sport, wellbeing programmes and a creative corner, fostering holistic development. The school’s crest, featuring the historic Twyford (Baylin) Cross, reflects its local heritage, and the motto “Knowledge and Respect” underpins the community’s commitment to high standards of learning and personal growth.
History
The school was originally situated a mile nearer Athlone in Lower Warren. The first building was erected in 1949, with an extension added in 1994. In 2013 three large, state‑of‑the‑art classrooms were constructed, and in 2021 two additional large classrooms and a new staffroom were completed, reflecting the steady increase in pupil numbers due to local housing development over the past two decades.
Applying to Baylin 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Baylin 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 Baylin National School
How many pupils attend Baylin National School?
Baylin National School has 227 pupils enrolled, 117 girls and 110 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Baylin National School a DEIS school?
No. Baylin National 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 Baylin National School?
Baylin National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.