Special schools in Co. Kildare
Special schools are for children with more complex needs, with smaller classes and more staff. To apply, you first get a letter of eligibility from the NCSE through its Parents Notify form, then apply to the school.
- 6 schools
- 391 pupils
Side by side
| School | Pupils | Boys and girls | Ethos | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marks Special SchoolNewbridge | 109 | Mixed | Multi-denominational | No | No |
| St Raphaels Special SchCelbridge | 96 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No |
| St Annes Special SchoolThe Curragh | 74 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No |
| Stepping Stones Special SchoolMaynooth | 42 | Mostly boys | Multi-denominational | No | No |
| Craddockstown SchoolKildare | 40 | Mostly boys | Multi-denominational | No | No |
| Saplings Special SchoolKill | 30 | Mostly boys | Multi-denominational | No | No |
All 6 schools
- St Marks Special School Newbridge, Co. Kildare 109 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalSpecial
- St Raphaels Special Sch Celbridge, Co. Kildare 96 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial
- St Annes Special School The Curragh, Co. Kildare 74 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial
- Stepping Stones Special School Maynooth, Co. Kildare 42 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial
- Craddockstown School Kildare, Co. Kildare 40 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial
- Saplings Special School Kill, Co. Kildare 30 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial
Quick answers
- How many special schools are there in Co. Kildare?
- There are 6 in Co. Kildare, with 391 pupils between them.
- Which is the biggest in Co. Kildare?
- St Marks Special School in Newbridge, with 109 pupils.
- Where are they?
- Mostly in Newbridge, Celbridge, The Curragh and Maynooth. Every school is listed on this page.
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