Drogheda Grammar School
Drogheda, Co. Louth
557 studentsMixedFee-payingSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Friday, 2 October, 9am (passed)Application form available on school website
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 October, 5pmApplication form closesAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberApplicants notified of decisionAdd to calendar
From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
557 students: 222 girls and 335 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 96
- 2nd year
- 96
- 3rd year
- 94
- TY
- 92
- 5th year
- 94
- 6th year
- 85
Transition Year: 92 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
- €4,625 a year (2027/28)
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Drogheda Grammar School is a voluntary secondary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 D9KF). Drogheda Grammar School has 557 students: 335 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 335 boys, 222 girls
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Quaker
- Patron
- Drogheda Grammar School Ltd
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63870L
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Drogheda Grammar School?
- Drogheda Grammar School is a voluntary secondary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 D9KF).
- How many students go to Drogheda Grammar School?
- Drogheda Grammar School has 557 students: 335 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Drogheda Grammar School?
- Hugh Baker is the principal of Drogheda Grammar School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Drogheda Grammar School a mixed school?
- Yes. Drogheda Grammar School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Drogheda Grammar School fee-paying?
- Yes. Drogheda Grammar School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Drogheda Grammar School?
- Drogheda Grammar School has a Quaker ethos. Its patron is Drogheda Grammar School Ltd.
- Does Drogheda Grammar School teach through Irish?
- No. Drogheda Grammar School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Drogheda Grammar School have Transition Year?
- 92 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 Drogheda Grammar School a DEIS school?
- No. Drogheda Grammar School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Drogheda Grammar School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drogheda Grammar School's roll number, 63870L, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Drogheda Grammar School?
- The closest is Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drogheda Grammar SchoolThis school | 557 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 1.2 km | 520 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Our Lady's CollegeDrogheda | 1.5 km | 965 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Joseph's C.B.S.Drogheda | 1.9 km | 1,128 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolDrogheda | 2.7 km | 717 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballymakenny CollegeDrogheda | 3.0 km | 998 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Mary's Diocesan SchoolDrogheda | 3.1 km | 917 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Mornington RoadDrogheda
Co Louth
A92D9KF
- Principal: Hugh Baker on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 041 983 8281
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.droghedagrammarschool.ie
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Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 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 Drogheda Grammar School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar