Coldwood National School
Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 100 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 52 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17051L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coldwood National School is a Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Tuam, welcoming children of all religious and non‑religious backgrounds. The school’s ethos centres on recognising each child’s individual strengths and talents, fostering a supportive environment where well‑being and academic progress are equally prioritised. Learning is delivered through a blend of traditional classroom teaching and a wide‑range of extracurricular activities, including art, music, athletics, gymnastics, Irish dancing, Zumba, GAA, rugby, cycling, swimming, the Active Schools project, the Blast Art Project, choir, concerts, STEM initiatives and the Accelerated Reader programme. The campus boasts extensive facilities that enhance experiential learning: a large polytunnel for environmental studies, Lego Spike and Bluebot programmable robots for coding and robotics, modern Google Chromebooks, extensive playing pitches, a walking track and a well‑stocked library. A breakfast club and after‑school provision run by Coldwood Montessori are situated on the grounds, providing additional support for younger children. The school day runs from 9.20 am to 3.00 pm, with structured breaks and a healthy lunches policy that promotes fruit, whole‑meal bread and water, reinforcing the school’s commitment to holistic development.
Applying to Coldwood 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
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Coldwood 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 Coldwood National School
How many pupils attend Coldwood National School?
Coldwood National School has 100 pupils enrolled, 52 girls and 48 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Coldwood National School a DEIS school?
No. Coldwood 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 Coldwood National School?
Coldwood National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.