Cloughjordan National School
Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 122 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 52 girls, 70 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17543J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cloughjordan No. 1 National School is a vibrant primary‑level institution situated on Templemore Road in the town of Cloughjordan, County Tipperary. The school prides itself on an inclusive ethos where teachers, parents, the Board of Management and the Parent‑Teacher Association work together to create a caring and happy environment. Learning is framed around motivating children to love learning, reach their full potential and feel secure and valued. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative projects and experiential learning, as illustrated by recent classroom investigations into the history of Mexico and the Aztecs. The school’s facilities support both academic and outdoor play, with dedicated garden areas that feature in video showcases on the website. Digital resources are integrated through the Seesaw platform, enabling parents to follow classroom activities, while the Free Schoolbooks service ensures that pupils have access to the required texts at no cost. The school also maintains up‑to‑date health and safety information, including a dedicated Covid‑19 page, and provides a regularly updated calendar of events and term dates.
History
Cloughjordan No. 1 National School celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026, indicating that the school was established around 1976. The milestone was highlighted in a news item on the website, underscoring the school’s long‑standing presence in the local community.
Applying to Cloughjordan 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Cloughjordan 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 Cloughjordan National School
How many pupils attend Cloughjordan National School?
Cloughjordan National School has 122 pupils enrolled, 52 girls and 70 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cloughjordan National School a DEIS school?
No. Cloughjordan 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 Cloughjordan National School?
Cloughjordan National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.