Scoil Bhride B7C
Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 217 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 104 girls, 113 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18078N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Bhríde, Paulstown is a Catholic‑ethos primary school operating under the patronage of the Bishop of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. The school is governed by a Board of Management and follows the national curriculum set by the Department of Education and Science, delivering a broad programme that includes Irish, English, Mathematics, SPHE, Music, Science, History, Geography, Physical Education and Drama. Emphasis is placed on inclusiveness and equality of access, with particular support for children who have disabilities or special educational needs. The teaching team comprises nine class teachers together with a dedicated special‑education provision: three full‑time Special Education Teachers and one shared SET who work collaboratively with pupils both in the classroom and in specialised groups. This structure enables the school to offer personalised tuition where required, ensuring that every child can participate fully in school life. Scoil Bhríde’s ethos promotes respect for diverse values, beliefs and traditions, fostering a caring community where parental choice and involvement are valued.
Applying to Scoil Bhride B7C
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
View Scoil Bhride B7C's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Bhride B7C. 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 Scoil Bhride B7C
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhride B7C?
Scoil Bhride B7C has 217 pupils enrolled, 104 girls and 113 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhride B7C a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bhride B7C 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 Bhride B7C?
Scoil Bhride B7C has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.