Crossbridge NS

Tinahely, Co. Wicklow

45 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Crossbridge NS is a primary school in Tinahely, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 YH51). Elaine Byrne is the principal of Crossbridge NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
45
Boys and girls
Mixed · 30 boys, 15 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17907V

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 Crossbridge NS?
Crossbridge NS is a primary school in Tinahely, Co. Wicklow (Eircode Y14 YH51).
Who is the principal of Crossbridge NS?
Elaine Byrne is the principal of Crossbridge NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Crossbridge NS?
Crossbridge NS has 45 pupils: 30 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Crossbridge NS a mixed school?
Yes. Crossbridge NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Crossbridge NS?
Crossbridge NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Crossbridge NS teach through Irish?
No. Crossbridge NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Crossbridge NS a DEIS school?
No. Crossbridge NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Crossbridge NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Crossbridge NS's roll number, 17907V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Crossbridge NS?
The closest is Tinahely NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Tinahely · Every school in Co. Wicklow

Closest schools

Crossbridge NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Crossbridge NSThis school 45 Mixed Catholic No No
Tinahely NSArklow 3.2 km 133 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilcommon NSTinahely 3.5 km 94 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Scoil Mhuire na nAirdShillelagh 6.3 km 73 Mixed Catholic No No
Naomh Brid NSArklow 6.4 km 63 Mixed Catholic No No
St Josephs NSHacketstown 6.7 km 149 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Coolfancy NSTinahely 7.2 km 68 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Crossbridge
Tinahely
Co Wicklow
Y14YH51

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 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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