Primary School

St Brigids Mixed National School

Castleknock, Dublin
Mixed

School Details

Address
Beechpark Lawn, Castleknock
Location
Castleknock, Dublin
School Type
Primary
Total Enrollment (2025/26)
834 students
Enrollment Split
389 Girls, 445 Boys
Ethos
Catholic
Irish Classification
No subjects through Irish
Gender
Mixed
Roll Number
00697S
Latest Inspection Reports
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About

Saint Brigid’s Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Beechpark Lawn in Castleknock, Dublin 15. The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to 6th class, offering a continuum of early years and primary education within a supportive community setting. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto “Learning, Striving, Achieving Together”, reflects a commitment to collaborative learning, high expectations and the holistic development of each pupil. The curriculum is delivered across well‑equipped classrooms that support a range of learning styles and abilities, including dedicated provision for mainstream and autism‑specific classes. Emphasis is placed on personal, social and health education (SPHE), digital safety and safeguarding, as demonstrated by regular events such as Safer Internet Day and a comprehensive child‑safeguarding policy. The school also promotes active parental involvement through a PTA, a parent noticeboard and regular communication of news and calendar events. Facilities include modern teaching spaces, outdoor play areas and access to community resources, enabling a balanced programme of academic, creative and sporting activities. The school’s inclusive admissions policy, alongside its focus on wellbeing and community partnership, positions it as a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.