How many pupils go to Cloughjordan NS?

Cloughjordan NS has 122 pupils: 70 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cloughjordan NS a mixed school?

Yes. Cloughjordan NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cloughjordan NS?

Cloughjordan NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Cloughjordan NS teach through Irish?

No. Cloughjordan NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cloughjordan NS a DEIS school?

No. Cloughjordan NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Cloughjordan NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloughjordan NS's roll number, 17543J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cloughjordan NS?

The closest is Cloughjordan No 1 NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Cloughjordan NS

Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary

122 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Cloughjordan NS is a primary school in Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 WC80). Vivian Dooley is the principal of Cloughjordan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 122
Boys and girls: Mixed · 70 boys, 52 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17543J

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Cloughjordan NS?: Cloughjordan NS is a primary school in Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E53 WC80).
Who is the principal of Cloughjordan NS?: Vivian Dooley is the principal of Cloughjordan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cloughjordan NS?: Cloughjordan NS has 122 pupils: 70 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cloughjordan NS a mixed school?: Yes. Cloughjordan NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cloughjordan NS?: Cloughjordan NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cloughjordan NS teach through Irish?: No. Cloughjordan NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cloughjordan NS a DEIS school?: No. Cloughjordan NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Cloughjordan NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloughjordan NS's roll number, 17543J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cloughjordan NS?: The closest is Cloughjordan No 1 NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cloughjordan NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cloughjordan NSThis school		122	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloughjordan No 1 NSCloughjordan	1.2 km	71	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Ard CroineNenagh	7.4 km	134	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireBorrisokane	7.8 km	139	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cill RuadhainNenagh	8.3 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bishop Harty NSNenagh	9.0 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Caoimhin NaofaBirr	9.1 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Cloughjordan
Co. Tipperary
E53WC80

Principal: Vivian Dooley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0505 42431
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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