Scoil Náisiúnta Bride
Monasterevin, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 101 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 47 girls, 54 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18179T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde is a small primary school serving the rural townland of Lackagh, near Monasterevin in County Kildare. The school operates with a team of six teachers, delivering five mainstream classes together with dedicated learning‑support provision. Pupils are organised into Junior and Senior Infants, followed by first through sixth classes, allowing a smooth progression from early childhood through the end of primary education. The school day begins at 9.20 am, with supervision commencing at 9.10 am, and finishes at 2.00 pm for the younger classes and 3.00 pm for the older groups. The campus includes purpose‑built classrooms that have been expanded over time, most recently with additional rooms added in 2008. Uniforms are navy‑coloured with a pale‑blue shirt, reinforcing a sense of community and equality. A special education teacher provides targeted support for children with additional needs, and the school’s inclusive practice is documented in a recent SEN Inspection Report (2024). Facilities also accommodate safe parking for parents and a structured drop‑off system, ensuring orderly arrivals and collections. Scoil Bhríde places emphasis on a balanced curriculum that incorporates the Irish language, core academic subjects, and opportunities for spiritual development, as reflected in its sacraments schedule. The school’s charitable status (Registered Charity No. 20124700) underlines its commitment to serving the local community.
History
The original school building, erected in 1849 from lime and stone, housed a single classroom for 69 pupils (37 boys and 32 girls) and operated from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, with the teacher earning £10 per year. A new two‑classroom school opened in 1957, forming the core of the present structure. Further expansion occurred in 2008 with the addition of modern classrooms. Uniforms were introduced in 1990, replacing the earlier practice of everyday clothing. The school commemorated 60 years of continuous teaching, marking its evolution from a modest one‑room school to a contemporary primary institution with specialised learning support.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Bride
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Bride. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Bride
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Bride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bride has 101 pupils enrolled, 47 girls and 54 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Bride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Bride 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Bride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.