Scoil Bríd
Naas, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 612 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 261 girls, 351 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20114D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Bhríde is a co‑educational, vertical primary school serving children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class in the Oldtown area of Naas. Operating under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, the school delivers the Irish Primary School Curriculum within a Catholic ethos that promotes the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and physical development of each pupil. The school’s ethos is articulated through a schedule for Catholic schools, which emphasises a living relationship with God, respect for others and the holistic growth of the child. The campus occupies a five‑acre site and features a state‑of‑the‑art building opened in March 2006, complemented by an eight‑classroom extension added in September 2012. Facilities include dedicated special classes for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, a well‑maintained school garden, and spaces for active schools programmes and healthy eating initiatives. With three classes per year group, a robust team of teachers, special needs assistants and support staff, Scoil Bhríde offers a broad range of extracurricular activities such as choir, student council projects and community partnerships, fostering a vibrant and inclusive school community.
History
Scoil Bhríde opened its doors on 1 September 2005 with fifty‑two Junior Infants, three teachers and one Special Needs Assistant. In October 2005 a Language Support Teacher and a shared Special Education Teacher were appointed. Initially based in the local GAA Centre, the school moved to its purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art building in March 2006. Rapid growth saw enrolment reach 695 pupils by September 2013, prompting the addition of an eight‑classroom extension in September 2012. The school now provides three mainstream classes per level and three specialist classes for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Applying to Scoil Bríd
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 Bríd. 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 Bríd
How many pupils attend Scoil Bríd?
Scoil Bríd has 612 pupils enrolled, 261 girls and 351 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bríd a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bríd 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 Bríd?
Scoil Bríd has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.