Boston National School
Tubber, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 24 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10763L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Boston National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated in the townland of Drumnadeevna, Tubber, Co. Clare. The school’s ethos centres on creating a happy, safe environment where children are encouraged to become independent thinkers, collaborative team‑players and enthusiastic learners. Teaching is grounded in active, child‑centred learning, with an emphasis on empathy, creativity and problem‑solving, and the curriculum is enriched by the school’s unique natural setting in the Burren, allowing pupils to develop a strong awareness of their local environment and biodiversity. The school operates from a purpose‑built complex that now includes two main classrooms, a dedicated SET (Special Educational Needs) room, staff and office spaces, and modern toilet facilities. A new extension, completed in 2023, doubled the school’s footprint, providing additional learning spaces and enhancing the range of resources available to students, including specialised support for children with additional needs. With a modest roll, the school can offer personalised attention and close relationships between staff, pupils and families, fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
History
Boston National School has been educating children in its current building since 1873, although evidence shows that formal education in the area dates back to the mid‑19th century when children attended four local hedge schools. The school celebrated its 140th anniversary in October 2013 and marked its 150th anniversary in May 2024, coinciding with the opening of a new extension that expanded the school’s facilities.
Applying to Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston National School
How many pupils attend Boston National School?
Boston National School has 24 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Boston National School a DEIS school?
No. Boston 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 Boston National School?
Boston National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.