Scoil Náisiúnta Padraig Naofa
Ballinfull, Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 75 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17021C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Patrick’s National School, Maugherow is a small rural primary school situated in north Sligo. Operating under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Elphin, the school provides a close‑knit learning environment with three mainstream classes ranging from Junior Infants through to Sixth class. The modest size of the school allows for personalised attention and a strong sense of community, with a focus on fostering both academic progress and social development in a supportive setting. The school places particular emphasis on inclusive education. Two full‑time Special Education Teachers are on site to deliver tailored support for pupils with additional needs, and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) specialist is present two days a week to assist learners for whom English is not the first language. Administrative support is provided by a secretary on Mondays and Wednesdays, ensuring that the office is staffed for parent contact on those days. Additional resources such as a Class Dojo platform, a dedicated school transport service, and a well‑maintained calendar of events further enhance the educational experience.
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.
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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 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 75 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 42 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.