Scoil Bhride
Rhode, Offaly
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 70 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 38 girls, 32 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18690E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Bhríde is a primary school situated in the rural village of Croghan, Rhode, on the outskirts of Tullamore in County Offaly (R35 T974). The school welcomes children of all abilities and backgrounds, offering a supportive environment that blends the Irish language tradition with a contemporary curriculum. Its central aim is to foster academic growth, personal development and a strong sense of community among pupils from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school provides a broad range of programmes that extend learning beyond the classroom. Dedicated sport facilities support regular physical education and competitive events, while the “Active School” and “Green Schools” initiatives promote health, wellbeing and environmental stewardship. Creative subjects are encouraged through the “Music Generation” project, and a clear school uniform policy underpins a cohesive school identity. Regular newsletters, a dynamic events calendar and a parents’ association keep families informed and involved. Operating under the patronage of the local Catholic diocese, Scoil Bhríde follows a structured admissions process aligned with diocesan guidelines. Prospective families are required to submit a completed application form, birth certificate and proof of address, ensuring transparent and equitable access to places for the upcoming academic year.
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 70 pupils enrolled, 38 girls and 32 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bhride 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?
Scoil Bhride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.