Kilbride National School
Trim, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 200 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 82 girls, 118 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17513A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilbride National School is a vibrant primary school situated in Kilbride, Trim, County Meath. The school’s ethos centres on creating a warm, caring and friendly atmosphere where learning and a willingness to learn are paramount. Emphasis is placed on the holistic development of each child, fostering well‑being, happiness and respect. The school’s guiding principle – “Everyone has a right to come to school happy and go home happy” – underpins a community‑focused environment that promotes fairness, equality and the development of social values. The campus comprises five classrooms, two dedicated Learning Support rooms, a staff room and an office, providing ample space for both academic and recreational activities. Outdoor areas support a range of sporting and play opportunities, and the school garden offers a hands‑on learning space. Co‑curricular programmes, charitable initiatives such as the “Ni Neart Go Cur Le Chéile” fundraiser, and active parent involvement further enrich the educational experience, encouraging creativity, citizenship and lifelong learning.
History
Kilbride National School was built in 1945, although records indicate the school existed as early as 1918. Over the decades the school has been extended and now includes five classrooms, two Learning Support rooms, a staff room and an office, together with extensive play and sporting facilities.
Applying to Kilbride 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
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National term dates 2026/27
View Kilbride National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Kilbride National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Kilbride National School
How many pupils attend Kilbride National School?
Kilbride National School has 200 pupils enrolled, 82 girls and 118 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilbride National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilbride 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 Kilbride National School?
Kilbride National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.