Scoil Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan
Sligo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 81 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 47 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20113B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Croí Naofa Bunnanaddan is a national primary school situated in the village of Bunninadden, County Sligo. The school operates with a small, close‑knit teaching team and serves children from Junior Infants through to 6th Class. Its curriculum blends the Irish primary syllabus with a strong emphasis on active learning, encouraging participation in a range of physical and cultural activities. Regular programmes such as the OT 10@10 Challenge, GAA Amigos, the Sligo Sports Partnership and weekly PE sessions promote fitness, teamwork and community spirit, while the SSE Numeracy initiative supports mathematical development. The school provides a well‑resourced learning environment, including dedicated classroom spaces for each class, a library with a book‑rental service, and outdoor areas used for sports, games and experiential learning. Digital resources are also integrated through the school’s blog, which offers updates on events, booklists and teaching resources for parents. A Board of Management oversees the school’s strategic direction, ensuring that policies and practices align with the needs of pupils, families and the wider community.
Applying to Scoil Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan
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 Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan. 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 Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan
How many pupils attend Scoil Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan?
Scoil Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan has 81 pupils enrolled, 47 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan?
Scoil Croi Naofa Bunnanaddan has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.