Naomh Brid National School
Arklow, Wicklow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 63 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 32 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18470N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naomh Bríd is a small, community‑focused primary school nestled in the scenic village of Knockananna, Co. Wicklow, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The school prides itself on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to explore a broad curriculum through both classroom learning and a variety of extracurricular activities. Creative projects, such as the mural painted by pupils in September 2023 under the BLAST scheme, illustrate the emphasis on artistic expression and collaborative work. The school’s facilities support a holistic educational approach, with dedicated spaces for classroom instruction, arts, and outdoor play that take advantage of the rural setting. Regular events, including a Christmas calendar fundraiser, a sixth‑class graduation ceremony, and participation in local art competitions, provide students with opportunities to develop confidence, social skills, and a sense of achievement beyond the core academic programme.
Applying to Naomh Brid 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Naomh Brid 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 Naomh Brid National School
How many pupils attend Naomh Brid National School?
Naomh Brid National School has 63 pupils enrolled, 32 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Naomh Brid National School a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Brid 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 Naomh Brid National School?
Naomh Brid National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.