How many pupils go to Headford Primary School?

Headford Primary School has 137 pupils: 65 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Headford Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Headford Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Headford Primary School?

Headford Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Headford Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Headford Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Headford Primary School a DEIS school?

No. Headford Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Headford Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Headford Primary School's roll number, 20583P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Headford Primary School?

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

Headford Primary School

Galway, Co. Galway

137 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Headford Primary School is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 FD71). Mary Mc Nelis O'Flaherty is the principal of Headford Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 137
Boys and girls: Mixed · 65 boys, 72 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20583P

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 Headford Primary School?: Headford Primary School is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 FD71).
Who is the principal of Headford Primary School?: Mary Mc Nelis O'Flaherty is the principal of Headford Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Headford Primary School?: Headford Primary School has 137 pupils: 65 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Headford Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Headford Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Headford Primary School?: Headford Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Headford Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Headford Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Headford Primary School a DEIS school?: No. Headford Primary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Headford Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Headford Primary School's roll number, 20583P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Headford Primary School?: The closest is Cloughanower NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Headford Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Headford Primary SchoolThis school		137	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloughanower NSHeadford	2.8 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh PadraigHeadford	3.0 km	60	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh FhursaHeadford	3.7 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Padraig NaofaHeadford	3.7 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh ProinnsiasHeadford	4.7 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil Naomh ChuanaHeadford	5.4 km	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Church Road
Headford
Galway
H91FD71

Principal: Mary Mc Nelis O'Flaherty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 093 35377
Email: [email protected]
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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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