Castlepollard Community College

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

318 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

318 students: 150 girls and 168 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year
44
2nd year
49
3rd year
52
TY
23
5th year
90
6th year
60

Transition Year: 23 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (52). 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

Castlepollard Community College is a community college (etb) in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 EF89). Castlepollard Community College has 318 students: 168 boys and 150 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type
Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls
Mixed · 168 boys, 150 girls
Fees
Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Patron
Longford & Westmeath ETB
Language
English-medium
Day or boarding
Day school
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number
71420W

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Castlepollard Community College?
Castlepollard Community College is a community college (etb) in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 EF89).
How many students go to Castlepollard Community College?
Castlepollard Community College has 318 students: 168 boys and 150 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Castlepollard Community College?
James Mcgrath is the principal of Castlepollard Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Castlepollard Community College a mixed school?
Yes. Castlepollard Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Castlepollard Community College fee-paying?
No. Castlepollard Community College 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 Castlepollard Community College?
Castlepollard Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB.
Does Castlepollard Community College teach through Irish?
No. Castlepollard Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Castlepollard Community College have Transition Year?
23 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (52). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Castlepollard Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Castlepollard Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Castlepollard Community College's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlepollard Community College's roll number, 71420W, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Castlepollard Community College?
The closest is Wilson's Hospital School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

See also: All 4 schools in Mullingar · DEIS secondary schools in Co. Westmeath · Multi-denominational secondary schools in Co. Westmeath · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest secondary schools

Castlepollard Community College compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistanceStudentsBoys and girlsTypeFeesNext dateIrish-mediumDEIS
Castlepollard Community CollegeThis school 318 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No Yes
Wilson's Hospital SchoolMultyfarnham 10.2 km 453 Mixed Secondary Free Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct No No
St Oliver Post PrimaryOldcastle 14.3 km 630 Mixed Community college (ETB) Free None found yet No No
St Finian's CollegeMullingar 15.4 km 891 Mixed Secondary Free None found yet No No
Loreto CollegeWestmeath 16.3 km 825 Girls Secondary Free None found yet No No
Colaiste Mhuire,Mullingar 16.6 km 873 Boys Secondary Free None found yet No No
Cnoc MhuireGranard 16.9 km 579 Mixed Secondary Free Applications open, Thu, 22 Oct No No

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Castlepollard
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
N91EF89

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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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