Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg
FOXFORD, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 46 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20552E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraig is a mixed Catholic primary school in the village of Knockmore, Co. Mayo. Formerly known as Lisaniska National School, the school has DEIS status and an enrolment of 46 pupils. The school day runs from 9.00am to 2.40pm. The school states its aim as ensuring pupils are happy, sociable and respectful within a pleasant and stimulating learning environment. It emphasises a strong sense of community among staff, pupils and parents, and highlights its Catholic ethos. The school publishes policies on child safeguarding, admissions, code of behaviour, homework, special educational needs and mobile phone use, among others. It also operates a Bí Cineálta policy.
Applying to Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg
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 Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg. 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 Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg
How many pupils attend Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg?
Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg has 46 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg a DEIS school?
Yes. Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg 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 Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg?
Bunscoil Naomh Bríd agus Pádraíg has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.