Primary School

ST BRENDANS N S

Loughrea, Galway
Boys

School Details

Address
Mount Pleasant, Loughrea
Location
Loughrea, Galway
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
216 students
Enrollment Split
216 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Boys
Roll Number
15835M
Latest Inspection Reports
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About

St. Brendan’s Boys’ National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the town of Loughrea, County Galway. It serves the local community, welcoming boys from First Class through to Sixth Class. The school works closely with its sister institution, St. Ita’s, allowing a smooth transition for younger pupils from the infant classrooms. Emphasising a balanced curriculum, St. Brendan’s delivers a broad range of subjects alongside a strong focus on personal development, ensuring each child can reach their full potential. The school prides itself on a vibrant extra‑curricular programme that includes music, sport, information technology, debating and a variety of community and national initiatives. These activities are delivered in an inclusive, cooperative spirit, fostering teamwork and confidence. Recent initiatives such as the Active School Flag and the Green School Committee highlight the school’s commitment to health, wellbeing and environmental stewardship, providing students with opportunities to engage in physical activity and sustainability projects. Facilities support this holistic approach, with dedicated spaces for classroom learning, IT resources, music practice and sports. The school’s ethos combines academic rigour with a nurturing environment, encouraging curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.