Scoil Náisiúnta Aitinn Bhui
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 211 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 115 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17741N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Nais Aitinn Bhuí (Yellow Furze National School) is a vibrant primary school that places the well‑being and holistic development of its pupils at the centre of its ethos. The school aims to provide a safe, happy and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore and build strong relationships with peers, staff, parents and the wider parish community. A strong emphasis is placed on community involvement and the school acts as a focal point for local activities, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular opportunities that complement the curriculum, including gymnastics sessions, buddy‑reading programmes for younger classes, and cultural events such as salsa dance workshops. Recent developments have expanded the learning environment: the original four‑classroom building has been extensively refurbished and extended, now comprising additional classrooms, a modern gymnasium, dedicated office and staffroom spaces, and a well‑maintained sports pitch that has been levelled, drained and planted. These facilities support a varied programme of academic and recreational activities, enabling pupils to develop confidence, creativity and physical fitness alongside their academic studies.
History
The original parish school, situated in the church grounds, operated separate boys’ and girls’ schools and later served as a parish hall from the 1950s until its demolition in the 1980s. The current school began as a typical four‑classroom vernacular building, unchanged from the 1950s until a major extension and refurbishment were approved in 2002 and completed in 2004, adding three new classrooms, a gym, office and staffroom. A further expansion in 2010 added two classrooms, and a 2019 project introduced two additional classrooms, reconfigured internal spaces, off‑road car parking, and a newly levelled and planted sports pitch.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Aitinn Bhui
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 Aitinn Bhui. 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 Aitinn Bhui
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Aitinn Bhui?
Scoil Náisiúnta Aitinn Bhui has 211 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 115 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Aitinn Bhui a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Aitinn Bhui 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 Aitinn Bhui?
Scoil Náisiúnta Aitinn Bhui has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.