Ashton School
Cork, Co. Cork
539 studentsMixedComprehensive schoolTY
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Students this year
539 students: 278 girls and 261 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 89
- 2nd year
- 90
- 3rd year
- 90
- TY
- 90
- 5th year
- 90
- 6th year
- 90
Transition Year: 90 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
Ashton School is a comprehensive school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 AF50). Ashton School has 539 students: 261 boys and 278 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Comprehensive school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 261 boys, 278 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Church of Ireland
- Patron
- Bishop of Cork, Cloyne & Ross COI/ Cork ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 81008W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ashton School?
- Ashton School is a comprehensive school in Cork, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 AF50).
- How many students go to Ashton School?
- Ashton School has 539 students: 261 boys and 278 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ashton School?
- Adrian John Landen is the principal of Ashton School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ashton School a mixed school?
- Yes. Ashton School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ashton School fee-paying?
- No. Ashton 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 Ashton School?
- Ashton School has a Church of Ireland ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Cork, Cloyne & Ross COI/ Cork ETB.
- Does Ashton School teach through Irish?
- No. Ashton School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ashton School have Transition Year?
- 90 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 Ashton School a DEIS school?
- No. Ashton School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ashton School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ashton School's roll number, 81008W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ashton School?
- The closest is Coláiste Chríost Rí. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton SchoolThis school | 539 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Chríost RíCork | 1.0 km | 502 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste DaibhéidCorcaigh | 1.1 km | 151 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes |
| Regina Mundi CollegeCork | 1.2 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Christ King Girls' Secondary SchoolCork | 1.2 km | 700 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Cork Educate Together Secondary SchoolCork | 1.4 km | 403 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireCork | 1.5 km | 432 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Blackrock RoadCork
T12AF50
- Principal: Adrian John Landen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 496 6044
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ashton.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Aislinn200 m
- Our Lady of Lourdes400 m
- SN Naomh Antaine600 m
- Ballintemple NS800 m
- St Kevins School1.0 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 Ashton School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar