How many pupils go to Ravenswell Primary School?

Ravenswell Primary School has 468 pupils: 238 boys and 230 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ravenswell Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Ravenswell Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ravenswell Primary School?

Ravenswell Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Ravenswell Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Ravenswell Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ravenswell Primary School a DEIS school?

Yes. Ravenswell Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Ravenswell Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ravenswell Primary School's roll number, 07246U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ravenswell Primary School?

The closest is St. Peter's Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ravenswell Primary School

Bray, Co. Wicklow

468 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Ravenswell Primary School is a primary school in Bray, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 X8X7). Kate Breen is the principal of Ravenswell Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 468
Boys and girls: Mixed · 238 boys, 230 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 07246U

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Thursday 1 October (passed)Online or paper application form
Applications close: Friday 23 OctoberClosing date for applications
Offers by: Friday 13 NovemberApplicants notified of decision
Accept by: Friday 4 DecemberPeriod to confirm acceptance of offer

Ravenswell Primary School admissions policy on the school's website

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ravenswell Primary School?: Ravenswell Primary School is a primary school in Bray, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A98 X8X7).
Who is the principal of Ravenswell Primary School?: Kate Breen is the principal of Ravenswell Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ravenswell Primary School?: Ravenswell Primary School has 468 pupils: 238 boys and 230 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ravenswell Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Ravenswell Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ravenswell Primary School?: Ravenswell Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ravenswell Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Ravenswell Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ravenswell Primary School a DEIS school?: Yes. Ravenswell Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Ravenswell Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ravenswell Primary School's roll number, 07246U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ravenswell Primary School?: The closest is St. Peter's Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ravenswell Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ravenswell Primary SchoolThis school		468	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Peter's Primary SchoolBray	400 m	156	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Padraig NaofaBray	1.0 km	680	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil ui CheadaighBré	1.0 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Cronan Naofa NSBray	1.1 km	388	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Marino School NSBray	1.1 km	47	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Kierans Special SchoolBray	1.3 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ravenswell
Bray
Co. Wicklow
A98X8X7

Principal: Kate Breen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 286 0498
Email: [email protected]
Website: ravenswell.ie
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In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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