St Brigids Special School

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

93 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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St Brigids Special School is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 DH97). Joanne Jordan is the principal of St Brigids Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
93
Boys and girls
Mixed · 41 boys, 52 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19792R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Brigids Special School?
St Brigids Special School is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 DH97).
Who is the principal of St Brigids Special School?
Joanne Jordan is the principal of St Brigids Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brigids Special School?
St Brigids Special School has 93 pupils: 41 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brigids Special School a mixed school?
Yes. St Brigids Special School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Brigids Special School?
St Brigids Special School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Brigids Special School teach through Irish?
No. St Brigids Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brigids Special School a DEIS school?
No. St Brigids Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Brigids Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids Special School's roll number, 19792R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brigids Special School?
The closest is Presentation Convent (jnr). The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 31 schools in Mullingar · Special schools in Co. Westmeath · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

St Brigids Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Brigids Special SchoolThis school 93 Mixed Catholic No No
Presentation Convent (jnr)Mullingar 100 m 277 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil na Maighdine MhuireMullingar 100 m 307 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil na mBraithreMullingar 400 m 409 Mixed Catholic No Yes
S N na Naomh UileMullingar 600 m 86 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Saplings Special SchoolMullingar 600 m 36 Mostly boys Multi-denominational No No
Gaelscoil an MhuilinnAn Muileann gCearr 800 m 179 Mixed Catholic Yes No

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Contact

Harbour Street
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
N91DH97

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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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