Craddockstown School

Kildare, Co. Kildare

40 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial

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At a glance

Craddockstown School is a primary school in Kildare, Co. Kildare. Kate Steed is the principal of Craddockstown School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
40
Boys and girls
Mostly boys · 32 boys, 8 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20581L

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Craddockstown School?
Craddockstown School is a primary school in Kildare, Co. Kildare.
Who is the principal of Craddockstown School?
Kate Steed is the principal of Craddockstown School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Craddockstown School?
Craddockstown School has 40 pupils: 32 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Craddockstown School a mixed school?
Craddockstown School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Craddockstown School?
Craddockstown School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Craddockstown School teach through Irish?
No. Craddockstown School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Craddockstown School a DEIS school?
No. Craddockstown School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Craddockstown School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Craddockstown School's roll number, 20581L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Craddockstown School?
The closest is Naas Community National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Kildare · Special schools in Co. Kildare · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Kildare · Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

Craddockstown School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Craddockstown SchoolThis school 40 Mostly boys Multi-denominational No No
Naas Community National SchoolNaas 100 m 364 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
An Linbh IosaNaas 600 m 401 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil ChorbainNaas 1.2 km 460 Boys Catholic No No
St Davids NSNaas 1.6 km 98 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Mercy Convent Primary SchoolNaas 1.8 km 607 Mostly girls Catholic No No
Gaelscoil Nas na RioghAn Nás 1.8 km 385 Mixed Inter-denominational Yes No

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Contact

Craddockstown Education Campus
Craddock Road
Naas
Kildare

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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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