How many pupils go to Arden Boys NS?

Arden Boys NS has 215 pupils: 215 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Arden Boys NS a mixed school?

No. Arden Boys NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Arden Boys NS?

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

Does Arden Boys NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Arden Boys NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Arden Boys NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Arden Boys NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Arden Boys NS's roll number, 19713S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Arden Boys NS?

The closest is St. Joseph's N.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Arden Boys NS

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

215 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Arden Boys NS is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 HN70). Simon Byrne is the principal of Arden Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 215
Boys and girls: Boys only · 215 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19713S

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 Arden Boys NS?: Arden Boys NS is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 HN70).
Who is the principal of Arden Boys NS?: Simon Byrne is the principal of Arden Boys NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Arden Boys NS?: Arden Boys NS has 215 pupils: 215 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Arden Boys NS a mixed school?: No. Arden Boys NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Arden Boys NS?: Arden Boys NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Arden Boys NS teach through Irish?: No. Arden Boys NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Arden Boys NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Arden Boys NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Arden Boys NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Arden Boys NS's roll number, 19713S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Arden Boys NS?: The closest is St. Joseph's N.S.. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Arden Boys NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Arden Boys NSThis school		215	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Joseph's N.S.Tullamore	100 m	360	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh PhilomenaTullamore	600 m	164	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh Brighde BuachTullamore	1.0 km	116	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireTullamore	1.1 km	249	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Tullamore Educate Together NSTullamore	1.3 km	236	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Offaly School of Special EducationTullamore	1.3 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Arden View
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
R35HN70

Principal: Simon Byrne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 935 1894
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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