Scoil Eoin Phoil
Leixlip, Co. Kildare
264 pupilsMixedCatholic
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At a glance
Scoil Eoin Phoil is a primary school in Leixlip, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 FY81). Sean O'Boyle is the principal of Scoil Eoin Phoil, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Pupils
- 264
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 136 boys, 128 girls
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Language
- English-medium
- DEIS
- No
- Type
- Mainstream
- Roll number
- 19684O
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Starting junior infants in September 2027
We haven't found Scoil Eoin Phoil's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Eoin Phoil?
- Scoil Eoin Phoil is a primary school in Leixlip, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 FY81).
- Who is the principal of Scoil Eoin Phoil?
- Sean O'Boyle is the principal of Scoil Eoin Phoil, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- How many pupils go to Scoil Eoin Phoil?
- Scoil Eoin Phoil has 264 pupils: 136 boys and 128 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
- Is Scoil Eoin Phoil a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Eoin Phoil takes both boys and girls.
- What is the ethos of Scoil Eoin Phoil?
- Scoil Eoin Phoil has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
- Does Scoil Eoin Phoil teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Eoin Phoil teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Is Scoil Eoin Phoil a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Eoin Phoil is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Eoin Phoil's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Eoin Phoil's roll number, 19684O, or use the link on this page.
- What other primary schools are near Scoil Eoin Phoil?
- The closest is Scoil Bhride. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.
Closest schools
| School | Distance | Pupils | Boys and girls | Ethos | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Eoin PhoilThis school | 264 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No | |
| Scoil BhrideLeixlip | 100 m | 295 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireLeixlip | 100 m | 289 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No |
| Scoil C.ui DhalaighLéim an Bhradáin | 500 m | 376 | Mixed | Catholic | Yes | No |
| San Carlo Junior NSLeixlip | 1.0 km | 265 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No |
| San Carlo Senior NSLeixlip | 1.1 km | 301 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No |
| St Marys NSLucan | 2.8 km | 483 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Green LaneLeixlip
Co. Kildare
W23FY81
- Principal: Sean O'Boyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 624 3130
- Email: [email protected]
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Secondary schools near here
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- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 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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