Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde
Carbury, Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 60 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 23 girls, 37 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17931S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Saint Brigid’s National School (S N BRIGHDE) presents itself as a vibrant primary education community serving the local area. The school’s website highlights a commitment to keeping families informed through regular newsletters, such as the December 2025 edition, and provides a comprehensive school brochure that outlines its ethos, curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. Prospective families can easily access admission materials, with downloadable applications for Junior Infants and for other classes for the 2026‑2027 academic year, demonstrating an organised and transparent enrolment process. The school maintains an active online presence, linking to its social media channels on Twitter where updates and community news are shared. This digital engagement reflects a modern approach to communication, ensuring that parents and guardians stay connected with school events, policies and achievements throughout the school year.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde
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 Brighde. 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 Brighde
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde has 60 pupils enrolled, 23 girls and 37 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.