Scoil Phronsiais Naofa
Clara, Offaly
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 186 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18406E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Phronsiais Naofa is an all‑boys primary school situated in Clara, County Offaly. As a Catholic, DE.I.S.‑supported institution, it aims to provide a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment where all beliefs are respected and every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school follows a balanced curriculum that places strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, reinforced by dedicated Reading Recovery and Maths Recovery programmes, as well as targeted academic interventions for pupils with learning difficulties. The school benefits from a wide range of resources and facilities. Each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboards, computers, laptops and visualisers to support ICT‑enhanced teaching. A spacious playground with a soft‑play area for the junior classes, plus a breakfast club, after‑school homework club and a free school lunch programme, contribute to the holistic development and wellbeing of the children. Extra‑curricular provision is extensive, offering activities such as choir, karate, dance, GAA (hurling and football), tag rugby, drumming workshops, swimming and cookery, while therapeutic services including play therapy, music therapy and mentoring are available for pupils who need additional support.
Applying to Scoil Phronsiais 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 Phronsiais 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 Phronsiais Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Phronsiais Naofa?
Scoil Phronsiais Naofa has 186 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Phronsiais Naofa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Phronsiais Naofa 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 Phronsiais Naofa?
Scoil Phronsiais Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.