Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor
Waterford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 76 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 41 girls, 35 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 02889O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clashmore National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school situated in Clashmore, County Waterford. The school is dedicated to creating a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment where pupils’ intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs are nurtured. Emphasising a balanced curriculum, the school promotes active learning, community involvement and the development of personal values, ensuring each child feels valued and motivated to achieve their full potential. The school currently accommodates seventy‑six children across four mainstream classes, supported by a team that includes four mainstream teachers, a full‑time special‑education teacher, a shared special‑education teacher and four special‑needs assistants, together with a part‑time secretary and caretaker. Enrichment programmes such as the Blast Programme, which integrates ceramics and nature‑based projects, and the Hot School Meals initiative, enhance the holistic educational experience. Regular events like Pancake Tuesday foster a strong sense of community and celebrate the school’s vibrant culture.
History
Clashmore National School opened in 1966 with 86 pupils and two teachers. From its inception the school has grown and developed, maintaining a strong reputation for academic and pastoral excellence. Today the school continues to thrive with a dedicated staff and a roll of seventy‑six children.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor
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
View Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 An Chlais Mhor
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor has 76 pupils enrolled, 41 girls and 35 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor 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 Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Chlais Mhor has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.