Straffan National School
Straffan, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 401 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 202 girls, 199 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18644U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde, Straffan is a vibrant primary school that embraces a Catholic ethos centred on care, respect and the holistic development of each child. The school’s mission is to nurture happy, secure and healthy learners, providing a supportive environment where knowledge and life‑skills are cultivated through a balanced programme of academic instruction and extracurricular enrichment. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering active, creative and socially responsible pupils, with a range of after‑school clubs, including arts and craft, Gaeilge, music, LEGO, chess and STEM‑focused “Mindstretchers”, designed to extend learning beyond the classroom. The school operates a structured day from 9.20 am to 3.00 pm for senior classes and to 2.00 pm for junior infants, with dedicated supervision from early morning. Communication with families is streamlined via a School App and text messaging system, ensuring timely updates on attendance, appointments and school events. Comprehensive policies covering child safeguarding, code of behaviour, uniform standards and health and safety underpin a safe and inclusive community, while the school’s facilities support both academic and physical development, reflecting its commitment to “knowledge and skills for life”.
Applying to Straffan National School
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
View Straffan National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Straffan National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Straffan National School
How many pupils attend Straffan National School?
Straffan National School has 401 pupils enrolled, 202 girls and 199 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Straffan National School a DEIS school?
No. Straffan National School 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 Straffan National School?
Straffan National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.