Sandford Park School Ltd
Dublin 6, Co. Dublin
437 studentsMixedFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application form available
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 6 NovemberWritten notification of decisionAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 20 NovemberFailure to accept by this date results in offer withdrawalAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
437 students: 187 girls and 250 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 76
- 2nd year
- 75
- 3rd year
- 75
- TY
- 75
- 5th year
- 64
- 6th year
- 72
Transition Year: 75 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- €100 a year (2027/28)
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Sandford Park School Ltd is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 FN29). Sandford Park School Ltd has 437 students: 250 boys and 187 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 250 boys, 187 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Board of Governors of Sandford Park School
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 60640C
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Sandford Park School Ltd?
- Sandford Park School Ltd is a voluntary secondary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 FN29).
- How many students go to Sandford Park School Ltd?
- Sandford Park School Ltd has 437 students: 250 boys and 187 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Sandford Park School Ltd?
- James Murphy is the principal of Sandford Park School Ltd, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Sandford Park School Ltd a mixed school?
- Yes. Sandford Park School Ltd takes both boys and girls.
- Is Sandford Park School Ltd fee-paying?
- Yes. Sandford Park School Ltd is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Sandford Park School Ltd?
- Sandford Park School Ltd has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Board of Governors of Sandford Park School.
- Does Sandford Park School Ltd teach through Irish?
- No. Sandford Park School Ltd teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Sandford Park School Ltd have Transition Year?
- 75 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Sandford Park School Ltd a DEIS school?
- No. Sandford Park School Ltd is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Sandford Park School Ltd's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Sandford Park School Ltd's roll number, 60640C, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Sandford Park School Ltd?
- The closest is Muckross Park College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford Park School LtdThis school | 437 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Muckross Park CollegeDublin | 500 m | 709 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Gonzaga CollegeDublin | 600 m | 576 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Conleths CollegeDublin 4 | 1.0 km | 339 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., RathminesDublin 6 | 1.2 km | 500 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| Alexandra CollegeDublin 6 | 1.3 km | 664 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Louis High SchoolDubllin 6 | 1.3 km | 690 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Sandford RoadRanelagh
Dublin 6
D06FN29
- Principal: James Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 497 1417
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: sandfordparkschool.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- 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 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Sandford Park School Ltd for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar