How many pupils go to Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan?

Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan has 226 pupils: 131 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan?

Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan teach through Irish?

No. Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan a DEIS school?

No. Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan's roll number, 20063M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan?

The closest is SN Naomh Cholumchille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan

Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath

226 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan is a primary school in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 FY53). Brenda Watts is the principal of Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 226
Boys and girls: Mixed · 131 boys, 95 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20063M

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan?: Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan is a primary school in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 FY53).
Who is the principal of Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan?: Brenda Watts is the principal of Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan?: Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan has 226 pupils: 131 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan?: Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan teach through Irish?: No. Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan a DEIS school?: No. Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan's roll number, 20063M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan?: The closest is SN Naomh Cholumchille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil an Chlochair Cill Bheagan compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil an Chlochair Cill BheaganThis school		226	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh CholumchilleTullamore	4.2 km	197	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinagore Mixed NSKilbeggan	5.0 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Aodha NaofaKilbeggan	6.2 km	27	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Peadar agus PolMoate	6.6 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clara Convent NSClara	7.9 km	180	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Anne's National SchoolTyrellspass	8.2 km	176	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Dublin Road
Kilbeggan
Co. Westmeath
N91FY53

Principal: Brenda Watts on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 933 3558
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

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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