Scoil Náisiúnta Bride
Curragh, Kildare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 24 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18031K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde, Athgarvan is a Catholic primary school serving the Newbridge parish on the Curragh Plains. It operates as a vertical, co‑educational institution offering classes from Junior Infants through to 6th Class. The school’s ethos centres on its motto “Áit do Pháistí” – a place for children – and it strives to provide a nurturing environment where academic learning is balanced with a strong emphasis on personal development, community involvement and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The campus comprises twelve modern classrooms and a range of specialist facilities, including a GAA pitch, sports hall and dedicated spaces for activities such as gymnastics, chess, sewing and gardening. A vibrant healthy‑lifestyle committee organises a variety of sporting and extracurricular programmes, encouraging pupils to engage in basketball, football, tag rugby, athletics and other pursuits. Senior pupils are represented by a student council, ensuring that student voices contribute to school decision‑making. Scoil Bhríde places particular focus on environmental stewardship through its Green Schools programme and promotes outdoor learning via regular walks on the Curragh. The school’s crest, featuring St Brigid’s cross and blue water symbolising the River Liffey, reflects its connection to local heritage and the natural surroundings.
History
The original school building on the current site was erected in 1965. Since then the school has expanded to a twelve‑classroom facility accommodating 316 pupils in the 2020/21 academic year.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta 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.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
View Scoil Náisiúnta 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 Náisiúnta 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 Náisiúnta Bride
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Bride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bride has 55 pupils enrolled, 24 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Bride a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Bride is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Bride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.