ST PATRICKS BNS

About

Scoil Phádraig BNS is a boys’ primary school located in the village of Clane, County Kildare. The school serves a community of just under 500 pupils and operates from a site that has been in use since 1982. The campus accommodates a range of dedicated teaching spaces, specialist rooms for science and ICT, and facilities that support a vibrant sporting programme, including hurling and other team games. A strong emphasis is placed on the holistic development of each child, with programmes that promote music, wellbeing, and the use of technology to enhance learning. The school follows the national curriculum while also integrating additional programmes such as Accelerated Reader to foster literacy development. Support structures are in place for students with additional needs, ensuring inclusive education for all pupils. Extracurricular activities are a key part of school life, reflecting a tradition of sporting excellence and a commitment to nurturing talent across academic, artistic and physical domains.