St Conleth's Infant School
Newbridge, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 285 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 134 girls, 151 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17873H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Conleth’s Infant School is a Catholic primary institution located opposite St Conleth’s Parish Church on the Naas Road in Newbridge, County Kildare. The school embraces an inclusive ethos, welcoming children from all backgrounds and providing a nurturing environment that links learning with the wider community. Its curriculum is delivered through a broad subject range and is supported by a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with dedicated spaces that encourage exploration and play‑based education. Key facilities include a modern school hall, well‑equipped general classrooms, a spacious playground, and specialised areas such as the Seomra Draiochta (resource room) for targeted support. The Early Intervention Class, established in 2011, offers tailored provision for younger children with additional needs, staffed by a teacher and support assistants. Environmental stewardship is promoted through the Green‑Schools programme and Active Schools initiatives, fostering healthy lifestyles and sustainability awareness among pupils.
History
St Conleth’s Infant School was constructed in 1953 under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin and was operated by the Holy Family Sisters until the year 2000. The Early Intervention Class was introduced in September 2011 to serve children aged three to five from the Newbridge area and its surroundings.
Applying to St Conleth's Infant 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.
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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 Conleth's Infant 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 Conleth's Infant School
How many pupils attend St Conleth's Infant School?
St Conleth's Infant School has 285 pupils enrolled, 134 girls and 151 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Conleth's Infant School a DEIS school?
No. St Conleth's Infant 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 Conleth's Infant School?
St Conleth's Infant School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.