Scoil Náisiúnta Aodhain Naofa
Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 76 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19679V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Aidan’s National School, situated in Bawnboy, County Cavan, is a vibrant primary school that welcomes children into a caring and well‑structured learning community. The school’s ethos centres on fostering holistic development, encouraging confidence, curiosity and kindness through a balanced programme of academic work, creative activities and outdoor adventure. A strong emphasis is placed on a positive, inclusive environment where pupils are supported to reach their full potential, with a particular focus on Irish language integration and cultural heritage. The school benefits from modern facilities that enhance both learning and play. Recent developments include a new school mural that celebrates diversity, history, heritage and faith, as well as a new pitch that provides a safe, all‑weather surface for sports such as hurling and camogie. Participation in the Active Schools and Green Schools programmes highlights the school’s commitment to health, wellbeing and environmental stewardship. Uniform standards, a clear daily timetable and robust attendance and homework policies further underpin the school’s organised approach to education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Aodhain 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Aodhain 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 Aodhain Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Aodhain Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Aodhain Naofa has 76 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 39 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Aodhain Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Aodhain 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 Aodhain Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Aodhain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.