Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School

Drogheda, Co. Meath

520 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open
Thursday, 1 October, 10am (passed)Online application form available
Applications close
Thursday, 22 October, 4pmAdd to calendar
Offers by
Thursday, 5 NovemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

520 students: 247 girls and 273 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
90
2nd year
115
3rd year
107
TY
78
5th year
70
6th year
60

Transition Year: 78 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (107). That usually means TY is optional here.

What it costs

Tuition fees
None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Schoolbooks
Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Drogheda, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 K0VC). Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School has 520 students: 273 boys and 247 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls
Mixed · 273 boys, 247 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Patron
Educate Together
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
No
Roll number
68348A

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School?
Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Drogheda, Co. Meath (Eircode A92 K0VC).
How many students go to Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School?
Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School has 520 students: 273 boys and 247 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School?
Susan Campbell is the principal of Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School a mixed school?
Yes. Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School fee-paying?
No. Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
What is the ethos of Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School?
Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Educate Together.
Does Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School teach through Irish?
No. Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School have Transition Year?
78 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (107). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School a DEIS school?
No. Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School's roll number, 68348A, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School?
The closest is Drogheda Grammar School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

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Closest secondary schools

Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Laytown & Drogheda Educate Together Secondary SchoolThis school 520 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Drogheda Grammar SchoolDrogheda 1.2 km 557 Mixed Secondary Fee‑paying Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct No No
Our Lady's CollegeDrogheda 2.3 km 965 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
St. Joseph's C.B.S.Drogheda 2.8 km 1,128 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolDrogheda 3.0 km 717 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
St Mary's Diocesan SchoolDrogheda 3.3 km 917 Boys Secondary Free Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct No No
Colaiste na hInseCoast Road, Bettystown 3.9 km 1,021 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No

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Colpe East
Drogheda
Co Meath
A92K0VC

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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

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