How many pupils go to SN Breandan Naofa?

SN Breandan Naofa has 34 pupils: 17 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Breandan Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Breandan Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Breandan Naofa?

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

Does SN Breandan Naofa teach through Irish?

No. SN Breandan Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Breandan Naofa a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Breandan Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Breandan Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Breandan Naofa's roll number, 17547R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Breandan Naofa?

The closest is St. Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Breandan Naofa

Woodford, Co. Galway

34 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Breandan Naofa is a primary school in Woodford, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 NY53). Padraig Lohan is the principal of SN Breandan Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 34
Boys and girls: Mixed · 17 boys, 17 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17547R

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 SN Breandan Naofa?: SN Breandan Naofa is a primary school in Woodford, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 NY53).
Who is the principal of SN Breandan Naofa?: Padraig Lohan is the principal of SN Breandan Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Breandan Naofa?: SN Breandan Naofa has 34 pupils: 17 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Breandan Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Breandan Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Breandan Naofa?: SN Breandan Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Breandan Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Breandan Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Breandan Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Breandan Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Breandan Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Breandan Naofa's roll number, 17547R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Breandan Naofa?: The closest is St. Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Breandan Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Breandan NaofaThis school		34	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Josephs NSLoughrea	5.0 km	53	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lakyle NSWhitegate	5.9 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill BarfhionnNenagh	9.5 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Inis CealtrachMountshannon	9.7 km	71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Pairc na SlinneBaile Locha Riach	9.8 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Feichins N SchoolLoughrea	11.1 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Derryoober East
Woodford
Co. Galway
H62NY53

Principal: Padraig Lohan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 086 048 3344
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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