St Brigids Mixed National School
Castleknock, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 834 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 389 girls, 445 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 00697S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Saint Brigid’s Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Beechpark Lawn in Castleknock, Dublin 15. The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to 6th class, offering a continuum of early years and primary education within a supportive community setting. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto “Learning, Striving, Achieving Together”, reflects a commitment to collaborative learning, high expectations and the holistic development of each pupil. The curriculum is delivered across well‑equipped classrooms that support a range of learning styles and abilities, including dedicated provision for mainstream and autism‑specific classes. Emphasis is placed on personal, social and health education (SPHE), digital safety and safeguarding, as demonstrated by regular events such as Safer Internet Day and a comprehensive child‑safeguarding policy. The school also promotes active parental involvement through a PTA, a parent noticeboard and regular communication of news and calendar events. Facilities include modern teaching spaces, outdoor play areas and access to community resources, enabling a balanced programme of academic, creative and sporting activities. The school’s inclusive admissions policy, alongside its focus on wellbeing and community partnership, positions it as a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
Applying to St Brigids Mixed 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.
School-published admissions links
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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 St Brigids Mixed 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 Brigids Mixed National School
How many pupils attend St Brigids Mixed National School?
St Brigids Mixed National School has 834 pupils enrolled, 389 girls and 445 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Brigids Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. St Brigids Mixed 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 Brigids Mixed National School?
St Brigids Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.