Cloughduv National School
Crookstown, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 166 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 90 girls, 76 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13234W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cloughduv National School is a vibrant, co‑educational primary school situated in the parish of Kilmurry, Mid Cork, just off the N22. The state‑funded school operates under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cork and Ross and is managed by an active Board of Management. With an enrolment of around 141 pupils, the school provides a warm, inclusive environment supported by a dedicated team of teaching and support staff, as well as administrative and caretaking personnel. The campus occupies a spacious two‑acre site comprising two modern buildings, a purpose‑built hall with stage, a multi‑purpose room for dance, drama and motor‑skills activities, an Aistear room for early‑years play‑based learning, and a well‑equipped computer suite. Every classroom features a teacher’s laptop, overhead projector, interactive whiteboard and Soundfield system, while high‑speed broadband and photovoltaic panels enhance the learning environment. Outdoor facilities include hard‑surface play areas, a ball court, a climbing wall, a grass field and a vegetable garden, providing ample opportunities for scientific enquiry, physical education and creative play. The school follows the Primary School Curriculum as set by the Department of Education, delivering eleven subject areas including English, Gaeilge, Mathematics, SESE, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, PE and SPHE, with religion taught in all classes. A strong emphasis is placed on child voice, creative education, sport, and the development of gross and fine motor skills through a structured programme and specialised equipment.
History
Cloughduv National School was originally constructed in 1995. A major extension, adding four classrooms, two learning‑support rooms and a multi‑purpose resource room, was completed in November 2014, expanding the school’s capacity and facilities.
Applying to Cloughduv 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 Cloughduv 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 Cloughduv National School
How many pupils attend Cloughduv National School?
Cloughduv National School has 166 pupils enrolled, 90 girls and 76 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cloughduv National School a DEIS school?
No. Cloughduv 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 Cloughduv National School?
Cloughduv National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.