Newbridge Educate Together
The Curragh, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 406 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 205 girls, 201 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20177E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Newbridge Educate Together is an equality‑based, child‑centred primary school situated in Newbridge, County Kildare. It is co‑educational and democratically run, welcoming children from Junior Infants to 6th Class with a current enrolment of over 400 pupils. The school’s ethos places the learner at the heart of all decisions, promoting inclusiveness, parental choice and respect for diversity. Learning is delivered through positive, engaging experiences that cater for a range of learning styles, and the school operates under the Educate Together charter which guarantees equal access regardless of gender, identity, belief or ability. The campus comprises 16 mainstream classrooms, six Special Educational Needs (SET) rooms, a well‑stocked library, a multi‑sensory room and a spacious sports/assembly hall. Outdoor facilities include a school garden, a woodland area, a playground and access to a shared sports pitch a short walk away. These environments support a broad curriculum that integrates academic subjects with creative and physical development. A rich programme of after‑school clubs enhances the holistic education on offer, with activities such as chess, GAA, soccer, robotics, science, LEGO, animation, arts and crafts, basketball, athletics and more. The school does not require a uniform, reinforcing its commitment to individuality and equality, and encourages active participation from pupils, parents and staff in school life.
History
Newbridge Educate Together opened its doors in September 2003 as a new Educate Together primary school. In September 2004 the school moved from the Rugby Club social room into temporary porta‑cabins. By September 2009 the school relocated to its current purpose‑built building on the Green Road, where it has remained and expanded its facilities and enrolment ever since.
Applying to Newbridge Educate Together
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 Newbridge Educate Together. 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 Newbridge Educate Together
How many pupils attend Newbridge Educate Together?
Newbridge Educate Together has 406 pupils enrolled, 205 girls and 201 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Newbridge Educate Together a DEIS school?
No. Newbridge Educate Together 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 Newbridge Educate Together?
Newbridge Educate Together has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.