Ardscoil Phadraig
Granard, Co. Longford
351 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
351 students: 181 girls and 170 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 75
- 2nd year
- 70
- 3rd year
- 61
- TY
- 25
- 5th year
- 78
- 6th year
- 42
Transition Year: 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (61). 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
Ardscoil Phadraig is a community college (etb) in Granard, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 RR79). Ardscoil Phadraig has 351 students: 170 boys and 181 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 170 boys, 181 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
- 71710I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ardscoil Phadraig?
- Ardscoil Phadraig is a community college (etb) in Granard, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 RR79).
- How many students go to Ardscoil Phadraig?
- Ardscoil Phadraig has 351 students: 170 boys and 181 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ardscoil Phadraig?
- Rosemary Johnston is the principal of Ardscoil Phadraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ardscoil Phadraig a mixed school?
- Yes. Ardscoil Phadraig takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ardscoil Phadraig fee-paying?
- No. Ardscoil Phadraig 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 Ardscoil Phadraig?
- Ardscoil Phadraig has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB.
- Does Ardscoil Phadraig teach through Irish?
- No. Ardscoil Phadraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ardscoil Phadraig have Transition Year?
- 25 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (61). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ardscoil Phadraig a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ardscoil Phadraig is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Ardscoil Phadraig's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardscoil Phadraig's roll number, 71710I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ardscoil Phadraig?
- The closest is Cnoc Mhuire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardscoil PhadraigThis school | 351 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Cnoc MhuireGranard | 1.1 km | 579 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications open, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Castlepollard Community CollegeMullingar | 17.4 km | 318 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Moyne Community SchoolMoyne | 17.4 km | 655 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Templemichael CollegeLongford | 19.2 km | 365 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Wilson's Hospital SchoolMultyfarnham | 19.2 km | 453 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | No |
| St. Mel's CollegeLongford | 19.7 km | 603 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
GranardCo Longford
N39RR79
- Principal: Rosemary Johnston on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 043 668 6209
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- The Sacred Heart Primary NS1.0 km
- Scoil Mhuire3.3 km
- Killasonna Mixed NS3.8 km
- Naomh Padraig NS3.9 km
- St Bernards Mixed NS3.9 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 Ardscoil Phadraig for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar