Bridgetown College
Bridgetown, Co. Wexford
631 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Open night
- Sunday, 21 MarchInformation session for parents and students, in schoolAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
631 students: 265 girls and 366 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 114
- 2nd year
- 130
- 3rd year
- 135
- TY
- 59
- 5th year
- 93
- 6th year
- 100
Transition Year: 59 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (135). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Device
- Student 1:1 laptop device
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Bridgetown College is a community college (etb) in Bridgetown, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 R628). Bridgetown College has 631 students: 366 boys and 265 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 366 boys, 265 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Waterford & Wexford ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71610E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Bridgetown College?
- Bridgetown College is a community college (etb) in Bridgetown, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 R628).
- How many students go to Bridgetown College?
- Bridgetown College has 631 students: 366 boys and 265 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Bridgetown College?
- Adrian Power is the principal of Bridgetown College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Bridgetown College a mixed school?
- Yes. Bridgetown College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Bridgetown College fee-paying?
- No. Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown College?
- Bridgetown College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Waterford & Wexford ETB.
- Does Bridgetown College teach through Irish?
- No. Bridgetown College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Bridgetown College have Transition Year?
- 59 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (135). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Bridgetown College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Bridgetown College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Bridgetown College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bridgetown College's roll number, 71610E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Bridgetown College?
- The closest is Loreto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown CollegeThis school | 631 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open night, Sun, 21 Mar | No | Yes | |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolWexford | 11.4 km | 930 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Peter's CollegeWexford | 13.0 km | 782 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolWexford | 13.1 km | 732 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolGrogan's Road | 13.3 km | 996 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire)Wexford | 13.7 km | 376 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste AbbáinEnniscorthy | 21.6 km | 501 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
BridgetownCo Wexford
Y35R628
- Principal: Adrian Power on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 053 913 5257
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.bridgetowncollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Nais Realta na Mara2.4 km
- Fionntain Nfa NS2.9 km
- Rathangan NS4.6 km
- SN Bhaile Mhuirne6.7 km
- SN Baile an Phiarsaigh7.7 km
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 Bridgetown College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar