Scoil Bride C
Blanchardstown, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 213 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18047C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde (Cailíní) is a vibrant primary school for girls aged 4‑12, situated in the heart of Blanchardstown Village, Dublin 15. The school embraces a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none, fostering a child‑centred environment built on respect, dignity and the motto “Let us treat others as we would like them to treat us”. Learning is approached holistically, with a strong emphasis on personal development, self‑confidence, tolerance and community awareness, alongside a commitment to high standards in literacy, numeracy and Irish language and culture. The school benefits from state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including bright, well‑equipped classrooms, modern IT resources, a spacious hall for indoor activities, all‑weather pitches, a basketball court and a unique outdoor performance space used for creative projects. A dedicated special class supports pupils with additional needs, and a broad curriculum offers STEM initiatives, sport programmes such as Gaelic football and tennis, and cultural events that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of its students. A proactive Parents’ Association and an engaged Board of Management underpin a supportive community, ensuring that the school remains a nurturing centre where each girl can thrive academically, socially and spiritually.
History
Scoil Bhríde (Cailíní) originated as the parish school of Blanchardstown in the mid‑nineteenth century, initially housed in the hall of the present Community Centre. As the local population grew, two railway carriages were added in the 1940s to accommodate pupils. A purpose‑built school opened in 1956 and remained in use until June 2013, when a new, modern building was constructed on the former school yard. The contemporary facility offers bright classrooms, excellent IT resources, a large hall, all‑weather pitches, a basketball court and a distinctive outdoor performance area, preserving the welcoming atmosphere that has long defined the school. Today the school provides one special class and fifteen mainstream classes, serving girls from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, and is supported by an active Board of Management and Parents’ Association.
Applying to Scoil Bride C
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 Bride C. 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 Bride C
How many pupils attend Scoil Bride C?
Scoil Bride C has 213 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bride C a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bride C 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 Bride C?
Scoil Bride C has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.