Scoil Bride
The Curragh, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 304 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 144 girls, 160 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13350B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde is a vertical, co‑educational Catholic primary school situated on the Curragh Plains in Athgarvan, County Kildare. The school caters for children from Junior Infants to 6th Class and, as of the 2020/21 academic year, accommodates around 316 pupils across twelve modern classrooms. Its crest, featuring St Brigid’s cross and blue water, reflects the nearby River Liffey, while the school motto “Áit do Pháistí” (a place for children) underpins a nurturing learning environment that balances academic rigour with spiritual and moral development. The ethos of Scoil Bhríde is rooted in Catholic values and a commitment to partnership with families, promoting tolerance, justice, courtesy and a love of excellence. A vibrant healthy‑lifestyle committee encourages participation in a wide range of sports, including basketball, football, tag rugby, gymnastics and athletics, as well as extracurricular clubs such as chess, sewing and gardening. Pupils are given a voice through a senior student council, fostering leadership and community engagement. The school’s facilities support both curricular and extracurricular activities, creating a well‑rounded educational experience that prepares children for lifelong learning.
History
The present school building was first erected in 1965. Since then Scoil Bhríde has expanded, developing into a twelve‑classroom institution serving 316 pupils by the 2020/21 school year.
Applying to Scoil Bride
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 Bride's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Bride. 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 Bride
How many pupils attend Scoil Bride?
Scoil Bride has 304 pupils enrolled, 144 girls and 160 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bride 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?
Scoil Bride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.