St Aidans Comprehensive School
Cootehill, Co. Cavan
654 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY
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Students this year
654 students: 317 girls and 337 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 130
- 2nd year
- 114
- 3rd year
- 104
- TY
- 96
- 5th year
- 120
- 6th year
- 90
Transition Year: 96 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
- 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
St Aidans Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Cootehill, Co. Cavan (Eircode H16 CV91). St Aidans Comprehensive School has 654 students: 337 boys and 317 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Comprehensive school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 337 boys, 317 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Minister for Education
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 81005Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Aidans Comprehensive School?
- St Aidans Comprehensive School is a comprehensive school in Cootehill, Co. Cavan (Eircode H16 CV91).
- How many students go to St Aidans Comprehensive School?
- St Aidans Comprehensive School has 654 students: 337 boys and 317 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Aidans Comprehensive School?
- Angela Flanagan is the principal of St Aidans Comprehensive School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Aidans Comprehensive School a mixed school?
- Yes. St Aidans Comprehensive School takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Aidans Comprehensive School fee-paying?
- No. St Aidans Comprehensive 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 St Aidans Comprehensive School?
- St Aidans Comprehensive School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education.
- Does St Aidans Comprehensive School teach through Irish?
- No. St Aidans Comprehensive School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Aidans Comprehensive School have Transition Year?
- 96 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 St Aidans Comprehensive School a DEIS school?
- No. St Aidans Comprehensive School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Aidans Comprehensive School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Aidans Comprehensive School's roll number, 81005Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Aidans Comprehensive School?
- The closest is Ballybay Community College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Comprehensive SchoolThis school | 654 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Ballybay Community CollegeBallybay | 12.3 km | 344 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Largy CollegeClones | 16.4 km | 505 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | Yes |
| Bailieborough Community SchoolBailieborough | 18.1 km | 754 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Breifne CollegeCavan | 19.5 km | 906 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Patrick's CollegeCavan | 19.9 km | 825 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Louis Secondary SchoolMonaghan | 20.7 km | 532 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
CootehillCo Cavan
H16CV91
- Principal: Angela Flanagan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 049 555 2161
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.staidans.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Michaels National School1.1 km
- Darley NS1.8 km
- Holy Family S S2.2 km
- S N Doire na Ceise4.3 km
- Kill NS4.9 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 St Aidans Comprehensive School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar