Cloughjordan No 1 National School
Cloughjordan, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 71 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 36 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19422H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cloughjordan No 1 National School is a vibrant primary school situated on Templemore Road in the town of Cloughjordan, County Tipperary. The school prides itself on an inclusive, caring community where pupils are encouraged to love learning, reach their full potential and feel safe and valued. A collaborative partnership between the Board of Management, the Parent‑Teacher Association and families underpins a supportive environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of activities that extend beyond the classroom, including regular news updates on projects such as the study of Mexico and the Aztecs, open evenings for parents, and community events like the annual school clothes collection. Outdoor spaces such as two garden areas provide opportunities for experiential learning and play. The school’s commitment to health and safety is evident through its comprehensive Covid‑19 policies and a strong focus on child safeguarding and data protection.
History
Cloughjordan No 1 National School marked its 50th anniversary in January 2026, indicating that the school was founded around 1976 and has served the local community for five decades.
Applying to Cloughjordan No 1 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 Cloughjordan No 1 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 No 1 National School
How many pupils attend Cloughjordan No 1 National School?
Cloughjordan No 1 National School has 71 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 36 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cloughjordan No 1 National School a DEIS school?
No. Cloughjordan No 1 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 No 1 National School?
Cloughjordan No 1 National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.