Crossbridge National School
TINAHELY, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 45 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17907V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Crossbridge National School is a small rural Catholic primary school serving children aged four to thirteen from the surrounding countryside. The school provides a balanced, holistic education within a caring environment, prioritising each child’s academic, personal, emotional and social development. An ethos of consideration, respect and tolerance underpins daily life, with a strong focus on building self‑esteem and encouraging a positive, supportive atmosphere for learning. The campus comprises the original 1952 building, a 1995 extension that added a general purpose room, and a 2015 development that introduced three new classrooms and a modernised block housing a Special Education Room, staff canteen and offices. Teaching is delivered by three mainstream class teachers and a shared Special Education Teacher, ensuring inclusive provision for all pupils. Extra‑curricular activities such as active‑break challenges, school‑wide events and community projects enrich the curriculum and promote physical wellbeing and cultural engagement.
History
The school was originally built in 1952 after the previous school burned down. An extension added a G.P. (General Purpose) room in 1995. In 2015 three new classrooms were constructed and the older building was renovated to create a new Special Education Room, staff canteen and offices.
Applying to Crossbridge National School
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 Crossbridge National School. 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 Crossbridge National School
How many pupils attend Crossbridge National School?
Crossbridge National School has 45 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Crossbridge National School a DEIS school?
No. Crossbridge National School 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 Crossbridge National School?
Crossbridge National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.