Scoil Naomh Padraig
Headford, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 60 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 23 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14278B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Pádraig is a rural primary school situated in the parish of Donaghpatrick, Knockroon, Headford, Co. Galway. It provides mixed‑gender education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, operating a multi‑grade structure that allows pupils of different ages to learn together. The school is under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Tuam and serves the local community, offering a welcoming and caring atmosphere that aims to support each child’s full potential. The school’s educational ethos is rooted in a holistic approach, promoting the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual development of every pupil. Religious education follows the doctrines and traditions of the Roman Catholic Faith, while the school also welcomes children from other cultural or religious backgrounds, respecting their beliefs. A Board of Management ensures a supportive partnership between staff, pupils, parents and the wider community, and the presence of a Special Educational Needs (SET) teacher and two Special Needs Assistants reflects a strong commitment to inclusive education and equality for all learners.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Padraig
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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Naomh Padraig. 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 Naomh Padraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Padraig?
Scoil Naomh Padraig has 60 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 23 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Padraig 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 Naomh Padraig?
Scoil Naomh Padraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.