Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Cruain
WILLIAMSTOWN, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 52 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 25 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17539S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naisiunta Cill Cruain is a Roman Catholic national school that seeks to nurture the full and harmonious development of each pupil. Its educational philosophy is rooted in a belief in God and the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, guiding a curriculum that balances intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual growth. Religious education is delivered in line with the doctrines, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, fostering a living relationship with God and with the wider community. The school provides a supportive learning environment with dedicated resources for pupils with special educational needs, including a Special Educational Needs Teacher, assistant teachers and a range of support staff. Additional provisions are in place for newly arrived Ukrainian pupils, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and pastoral care. Transport services, including a school bus, special school transport and a bus escort, ensure safe and reliable access for all children.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Cruain
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 Cill Cruain. 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 Cill Cruain
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Cruain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Cruain has 52 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 25 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Cruain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Cruain 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 Cill Cruain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Cruain has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.