Scoil Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí
Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 280 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19231A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí (Beaumont Boys School) is a primary school that aims to “cherish and challenge” children within a warm, safe and stimulating learning environment. The school delivers a broad and balanced curriculum, striving to become a centre of excellence where high professional standards are maintained. Strong partnerships with parents and the local community underpin its educational ethos, ensuring that learning extends beyond the classroom and reflects the values of the surrounding neighbourhood. The campus is set within the expansive green space of Beaumont Park, providing ample outdoor opportunities. On‑site facilities include a dedicated sensory room, a purpose‑built P.E. hall, a basketball court and a playground, with additional access to a large playing pitch in the park. These resources support a varied programme of physical education, creative play and inclusive learning experiences, reinforcing the school’s commitment to holistic child development.
Applying to Scoil Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí
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 Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí. 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 Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí
How many pupils attend Scoil Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí?
Scoil Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí has 280 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí 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 Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí?
Scoil Barra Naofa Bhuachaillí has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.