St Marks Special School

Newbridge, Co. Kildare

109 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalSpecial

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St Marks Special School is a primary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 XY09). Ross Dignam is the principal of St Marks Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
109
Boys and girls
Mixed · 74 boys, 35 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19455W

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Marks Special School?
St Marks Special School is a primary school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare (Eircode W12 XY09).
Who is the principal of St Marks Special School?
Ross Dignam is the principal of St Marks Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Marks Special School?
St Marks Special School has 109 pupils: 74 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Marks Special School a mixed school?
Yes. St Marks Special School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Marks Special School?
St Marks Special School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Marks Special School teach through Irish?
No. St Marks Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Marks Special School a DEIS school?
No. St Marks Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Marks Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marks Special School's roll number, 19455W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Marks Special School?
The closest is Scoil na Naomh Uilig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 10 schools in Newbridge · Special schools in Co. Kildare · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Kildare · Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

St Marks Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Marks Special SchoolThis school 109 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil na Naomh UiligNewbridge 600 m 589 Mixed Catholic No No
St Patricks NSNewbridge 1.0 km 187 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes
St Conleths and Marys NSNewbridge 1.5 km 345 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireNewbridge 1.5 km 389 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Ballymany Junior NSNewbridge 1.5 km 333 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Chonnla PhadraigNewbridge 1.6 km 306 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Piercetown
Newbridge
Co Kildare
W12XY09

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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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