Glenbrien National School
Glenbrien, Wexford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 93 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 45 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13299E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glenbrien National School is a small, rural primary school situated just behind Glenbrien Village. The school operates with a four‑teacher team and serves children from Junior Infants through Sixth Class. The purpose‑built premises were opened in 1992 and include a dedicated school hall and extensive playing fields, providing ample space for both indoor and outdoor learning activities. The school’s educational philosophy centres on the holistic development of each pupil, fostering academic progress alongside personal, social and creative growth. A vibrant community underpins the school’s ethos, with an active Parents’ Association that organises a wide range of events to enrich the curriculum. Glenbrien participates in several national programmes, including the Active Flag, Green Schools, Amber Flag and the Creative Schools initiative, which places the arts at the heart of student experience. The Board of Management ensures that resources and support are available to sustain these programmes and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for all learners.
History
The current school building was constructed in 1992, replacing earlier facilities and establishing a modern, purpose‑designed environment for the rural primary community of Glenbrien. Since then the school has expanded its extracurricular and creative offerings while maintaining a focus on holistic education.
Applying to Glenbrien 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.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Glenbrien 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 Glenbrien National School
How many pupils attend Glenbrien National School?
Glenbrien National School has 93 pupils enrolled, 45 girls and 48 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glenbrien National School a DEIS school?
No. Glenbrien 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 Glenbrien National School?
Glenbrien National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.