Scoil Bride

The Curragh, Co. Kildare

304 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Scoil Bride is a primary school in The Curragh, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 A436). Marion Sherlock is the principal of Scoil Bride, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
304
Boys and girls
Mixed · 160 boys, 144 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
13350B

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Bride?
Scoil Bride is a primary school in The Curragh, Co. Kildare (Eircode R56 A436).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bride?
Marion Sherlock is the principal of Scoil Bride, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bride?
Scoil Bride has 304 pupils: 160 boys and 144 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bride a mixed school?
Yes. Scoil Bride takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bride?
Scoil Bride has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bride teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Bride teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Bride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bride is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Bride's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bride's roll number, 13350B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bride?
The closest is Gaelscoil Chill Dara. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in The Curragh · Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

Scoil Bride compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil BrideThis school 304 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil Chill DaraNewbridge 1.2 km 288 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Newbridge Educate Together NSThe Curragh 1.3 km 406 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
St Annes Special SchoolThe Curragh 1.8 km 74 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Catherine of SiennaKildare about 2.2 km 151 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil MhuireNewbridge 2.9 km 389 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Ballymany Junior NSNewbridge 2.9 km 333 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Athgarvan
The Curragh
Co. Kildare
R56A436

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Next school holidays

  • 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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