Carrigduff National School
Bunclody, Carlow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 85 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 41 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15177A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carrigduff National School is a small, rural‑feeling primary school situated on the edge of Bunclody town in County Wexford. Despite its urban location, the school maintains a close‑knit community atmosphere, catering for approximately 88 pupils across the junior infant to sixth class levels. The teaching team comprises four full‑time teachers, a support teacher and a special‑needs assistant, complemented by part‑time administrative and caretaking staff, ensuring a well‑rounded educational environment. The school operates under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cashel, Ferns & Ossory and primarily serves families from the Bunclody Union of Parishes, drawing pupils from a wide catchment area. An active Board of Management and Parent‑Teacher Association work together to promote a supportive learning culture, with emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. Recent initiatives include plans for a permanent extension to improve teaching and learning spaces, and a range of creative projects undertaken by pupils during the COVID‑19 closure, reflecting the school’s commitment to resilience and innovation.
Applying to Carrigduff 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 Carrigduff 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 Carrigduff National School
How many pupils attend Carrigduff National School?
Carrigduff National School has 85 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 41 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carrigduff National School a DEIS school?
No. Carrigduff 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 Carrigduff National School?
Carrigduff National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.