Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride
Clane, Kildare
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 480 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19797E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde is a vibrant primary school in Clane that prides itself on providing a caring, inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The school’s ethos centres on the full and harmonious development of pupils – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually – and it promotes relationships built on respect, kindness and diversity. A supportive community of staff, parents and students works together to achieve progress and excellence across all areas of school life, fostering a warm atmosphere in which children feel at ease to learn and explore. The school benefits from modern facilities, including a ten‑classroom extension and GP halls that were added in 2015, enhancing space for both academic and extracurricular activities. Recent refurbishments have created a contemporary learning centre that serves as a hub for the wider community, while dedicated resources support special educational needs and a range of curriculum programmes. These provisions, together with a strong focus on holistic development, make Scoil Bhríde a welcoming place for children to grow and succeed.
History
Scoil Bhríde traces its origins to the Presentation Sisters who founded a convent in Clane in 1839 under Mother Teresa Brennan. Initially an orphanage built around 1818, the Sisters began teaching reading, writing, arithmetic and religious instruction. After a major renovation in 1929 the school passed into parochial ownership and continued to serve the community into the 1980s. In the early 1970s Sr Perpetua Lonergan secured a large field for three new schools, and following extensive lobbying, a state‑of‑the‑art building was completed in June 1982. Subsequent developments have included a ten‑classroom extension opened in 2015, reflecting the school’s ongoing commitment to modern, inclusive education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta 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.
National term dates 2026/27
View Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride. 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 Náisiúnta Bhride
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride has 480 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta 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 Náisiúnta Bhride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.