Is Stepping Stones Special School a mixed school?

Stepping Stones Special School takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Stepping Stones Special School?

Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones Special School teach through Irish?

No. Stepping Stones Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Stepping Stones Special School a DEIS school?

No. Stepping Stones Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Stepping Stones Special School?

The closest is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Stepping Stones Special School

Maynooth, Co. Kildare

42 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial

At a glance

Stepping Stones Special School is a primary school in Maynooth, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 HC66). Stepping Stones Special School has 42 pupils: 39 boys and 3 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 42
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 39 boys, 3 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Special
Roll number: 20379Q

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Questions parents ask

Where is Stepping Stones Special School?: Stepping Stones Special School is a primary school in Maynooth, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 HC66).
How many pupils go to Stepping Stones Special School?: Stepping Stones Special School has 42 pupils: 39 boys and 3 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Stepping Stones Special School a mixed school?: Stepping Stones Special School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Stepping Stones Special School?: Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones Special School teach through Irish?: No. Stepping Stones Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Stepping Stones Special School a DEIS school?: No. Stepping Stones Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Stepping Stones Special School?: The closest is Scoil Oilibheir Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Stepping Stones Special School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Stepping Stones Special SchoolThis school		42	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Oilibheir NaofaKilcloon	700 m	225	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil RuairíMaigh Nuad	3.3 km	173	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
St. Joseph's National SchoolKilcock	3.6 km	89	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Girls Primary SchoolMaynooth	4.2 km	621	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Maynooth B NSMaynooth	4.2 km	595	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Maynooth Educate Together National SchoolMaynooth	5.5 km	415	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Stepping Stones Special School
Moyglare Road
Maynooth
Co. Kildare
W23HC66

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 11 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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