Broadford & Kilbane National School
Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 136 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 63 girls, 73 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20452A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Broadford & Kilbane National School is a co-educational Catholic primary school in the village of Broadford, Co. Clare. The school has six mainstream classes and one special class for children with autism. Current enrolment is 122 pupils drawn from the parish and surrounding areas. The school day runs from 9 a.m., with junior and senior infants finishing at 1.40 p.m. and first to sixth classes at 2.40 p.m. The school states its mission as supporting the development of each child in a well-ordered and secure environment while fostering respect for other religions and cultures. It also aims to promote gender equality and to encourage self-discipline and self-esteem among pupils. The school acknowledges parents as the primary educators and welcomes their involvement through home-school contact initiatives. The school's motto is "Obair go dian, bí go deas."
History
Education in the Broadford parish dates to hedge schools, with three schools recorded in 1808 and six by 1821. A parochial school built in the village in 1836 was recognised as a national school in 1842. A separate girls' school gained national status in 1844. A national school at Woodfield opened in 1845. Scoil na Maighdine Muire moved to its current site in 1951. In August 2014, Scoil na Maighdine Muire and St. Joseph's N.S. in Kilbane amalgamated to form Broadford & Kilbane N.S., located on the grounds of the former.
Applying to Broadford & Kilbane 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 Broadford & Kilbane 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 Broadford & Kilbane National School
How many pupils attend Broadford & Kilbane National School?
Broadford & Kilbane National School has 136 pupils enrolled, 63 girls and 73 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Broadford & Kilbane National School a DEIS school?
No. Broadford & Kilbane 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 Broadford & Kilbane National School?
Broadford & Kilbane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.