How many pupils go to Scoil Chlann Naofa?

Scoil Chlann Naofa has 237 pupils: 122 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Chlann Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Chlann Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Chlann Naofa?

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

Does Scoil Chlann Naofa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Chlann Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Chlann Naofa a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Chlann Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chlann Naofa's roll number, 20483L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Chlann Naofa?

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

Scoil Chlann Naofa

Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

237 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Chlann Naofa is a primary school in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 E009). Caitriona McManus is the principal of Scoil Chlann Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 237
Boys and girls: Mixed · 122 boys, 115 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20483L

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 Scoil Chlann Naofa?: Scoil Chlann Naofa is a primary school in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 E009).
Who is the principal of Scoil Chlann Naofa?: Caitriona McManus is the principal of Scoil Chlann Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Chlann Naofa?: Scoil Chlann Naofa has 237 pupils: 122 boys and 115 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Chlann Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Chlann Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chlann Naofa?: Scoil Chlann Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Chlann Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Chlann Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Chlann Naofa a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Chlann Naofa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Chlann Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chlann Naofa's roll number, 20483L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Chlann Naofa?: The closest is Naomh Caillin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Chlann Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Chlann NaofaThis school		237	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh CaillinFenagh	4.1 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Achadh na SileannBallinamore	4.1 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Aughawillan NSGaradice	5.2 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireCarrigallen	6.3 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patrick's NSC/O Belturbet Post Office	8.3 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Newtowngore NSNewtowngore	8.4 km	30	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Ballinamore
Co Leitrim
N41E009

Principal: Caitriona McManus on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 964 5001
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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