Scoil Phadraig
Clonmany, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 121 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 63 girls, 58 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18520C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Phádraig is a co‑educational Catholic primary school that aims to provide a well‑ordered, caring and safe environment for children from infant to sixth class. The curriculum is designed to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each pupil, drawing inspiration from the Catholic faith while giving due recognition to other religions and none. The school promotes gender equality among staff and learners and places a strong emphasis on the personal development of every child, encouraging respect for self, others and property. The school day begins at 9 am, finishing at 1.50 pm for infant classes and 2.50 pm for the older years. A structured homework journal, regular notices and a clearly posted timetable keep parents well informed, while a parents committee and home‑school liaison foster active parental involvement. Uniform standards, a nut‑free environment and a healthy eating policy (with lunches supplied by a local shop) support student wellbeing. Mobile phones are not permitted on the premises except in exceptional, authorised circumstances, and punctuality is stressed to maintain a calm, positive learning atmosphere.
History
The school recently celebrated its 175th anniversary, as noted on the History page.
Applying to Scoil Phadraig
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 Phadraig. 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 Phadraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Phadraig?
Scoil Phadraig has 121 pupils enrolled, 63 girls and 58 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Phadraig a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Phadraig 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 Phadraig?
Scoil Phadraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.