Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 86 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 42 girls, 44 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18744B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Na Naomh Uilig is a co‑educational primary school situated in Rickardstown, Newbridge, County Kildare (W12 FK10). The school serves children from Junior Infants through to 6th class, including an AEN (Early Years) provision. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto “Uile le chéile” (all together), emphasises a collaborative learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. A broad, balanced curriculum underpins the teaching and learning programme, with particular focus on fostering critical thinking, creativity and communication skills across all subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on extra‑curricular participation, offering a range of sports and cultural activities such as camogie, girls’ football, debating and the Cumann na mBunscol quiz. Recent achievements include victories in under‑11 camogie and football competitions and representation in national debating and quiz events, reflecting a vibrant student community. Leadership opportunities are provided through an active Student Council, and the school maintains a comprehensive set of policies to support pupil welfare, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile
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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile. 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 Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile has 86 pupils enrolled, 42 girls and 44 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile 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 Na Naomh Uile?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naomh Uile has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.