St Aengus National School
Bridge End, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 218 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 98 girls, 120 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19359D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Aengus National School, situated in Bridgend, Co. Donegal, is a vibrant primary school that blends academic rigour with a strong emphasis on physical development and personal wellbeing. The school follows the Irish National Curriculum while enriching learning through programmes such as the INPP (Individualised Numeracy and Problem‑solving Programme) and a thriving robotics club that competes at regional levels. A commitment to inclusive education is evident in policies covering autism support, learning support, and equal opportunity, ensuring every child can progress confidently. The school’s facilities support a holistic approach: dedicated spaces for active play, a well‑maintained sports programme recognised with Best Sports School awards, and safe routes initiatives that promote walking and cycling. Comprehensive policies on health and safety, medicine administration, and digital use create a secure environment, while regular events, ranging from Christmas draws to community collaborations with local hurling clubs, foster strong ties between pupils, families and the wider community.
Applying to St Aengus National School
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 St Aengus National School. 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 St Aengus National School
How many pupils attend St Aengus National School?
St Aengus National School has 218 pupils enrolled, 98 girls and 120 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Aengus National School a DEIS school?
No. St Aengus National School 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 St Aengus National School?
St Aengus National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.