Bennettsbridge Mixed
KILKENNY
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 206 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 111 girls, 95 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16406R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bennettsbridge Mixed National School provides a safe and stimulating learning environment for children from Junior Infants to 6th Class. The school’s ethos centres on the motto “Learn. Create. Grow”, encouraging pupils to develop academically, socially and creatively. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusive education, with dedicated special‑education provision and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, ensuring that every learner can thrive regardless of ability or background. The school benefits from recent investment through the EU‑funded Next Generation EU programme, which has upgraded the SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) room with enhanced Wi‑Fi, a new projector, speakers and a fleet of iPads to promote digital equity. Complementary initiatives such as Accelerated Reader, Literacy Lift‑Off and a smartphone‑free policy foster a focus on literacy, healthy habits and responsible technology use. A wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, Irish dancing and outdoor learning in a new outdoor classroom, further enrich the pupil experience and promote holistic development.
Applying to Bennettsbridge Mixed
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Bennettsbridge Mixed. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Bennettsbridge Mixed
How many pupils attend Bennettsbridge Mixed?
Bennettsbridge Mixed has 206 pupils enrolled, 111 girls and 95 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bennettsbridge Mixed a DEIS school?
No. Bennettsbridge Mixed is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Bennettsbridge Mixed?
Bennettsbridge Mixed has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.