Scoil Bhride
Clonaslee, Laois
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 127 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 78 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20118L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Bhríde is a co‑educational primary school situated in the picturesque village of Clonaslee, County Laois, at the foothills of the Sliabh Bloom Mountains. The school serves children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class and prides itself on delivering a rich, positive educational experience. With a balanced staffing structure that includes six mainstream class teachers, three special‑education teachers and three special‑needs assistants, Scoil Bhríde is well‑equipped to meet a wide range of learning needs and to provide tailored support for pupils requiring additional assistance. The school’s educational philosophy centres on challenging and supporting each child to reach their fullest potential, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. A varied timetable runs from 9.20 am, with Infants finishing at 2.00 pm and other classes at 3.00 pm, incorporating a short morning break and a lunch period. Beyond the core curriculum, Scoil Bhríde offers a broad programme of extracurricular activities, including music, sport, STEM projects, and creative arts initiatives such as the Artistic Trail and Art Stories, fostering a well‑rounded experience for all pupils.
Applying to Scoil Bhride
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 Scoil Bhride. 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 Bhride
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhride?
Scoil Bhride has 127 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 78 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhride a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Bhride 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 Bhride?
Scoil Bhride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.