St Patricks BNS

Clane, Co. Kildare

488 pupilsBoysCatholic

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St Patricks BNS is a primary school in Clane, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 FC97). Cathal Carr is the principal of St Patricks BNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
488
Boys and girls
Boys only · 488 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19796C

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 St Patricks BNS?
St Patricks BNS is a primary school in Clane, Co. Kildare (Eircode W91 FC97).
Who is the principal of St Patricks BNS?
Cathal Carr is the principal of St Patricks BNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks BNS?
St Patricks BNS has 488 pupils: 488 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks BNS a mixed school?
No. St Patricks BNS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Patricks BNS?
St Patricks BNS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks BNS teach through Irish?
No. St Patricks BNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks BNS a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks BNS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patricks BNS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks BNS's roll number, 19796C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks BNS?
The closest is Scoil Naisiunta Bhride. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in Clane · Boys' primary schools in Co. Kildare · Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

St Patricks BNS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Patricks BNSThis school 488 Boys Catholic No No
Scoil Naisiunta BhrideClane 100 m 480 Girls Catholic No No
Hewetsons NSClane 1.2 km 89 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Prosperous NSNaas 3.7 km 493 Mixed Catholic No No
Rathcoffey NSRathcoffey South 4.9 km 215 Mixed Catholic No No
St Laurences National SchoolSallins 5.2 km 646 Mixed Catholic No No
Straffan NSNaas 6.2 km 401 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Clane
Co. Kildare
W91FC97

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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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