Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa
Headford, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 18 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17793J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Clydagh National School (Roll No. 17793J) is a recognised Irish primary school situated in the village of Headford, County Galway. It caters for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, delivering the full primary curriculum in a warm, welcoming environment where physical and emotional wellbeing are prioritised. As a smaller school, Clydagh benefits from favourable teacher‑pupil ratios, allowing staff to give individual attention and to foster interaction across all age groups, which enhances both learning and social development. The school’s educational approach emphasises inclusivity and high standards, with all aspects of the curriculum fully explored and delivered. Clydagh promotes digital citizenship through its online safety guidance, encouraging kindness, respect and safe internet practices for pupils and families. A busy calendar of events, including swimming sessions, parent‑teacher meetings, cultural celebrations and fundraising activities, reflects a vibrant community life that supports holistic development and strong parental involvement.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa has 18 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.