Bailieborough Community School
Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
754 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
754 students: 342 girls and 412 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 133
- 2nd year
- 120
- 3rd year
- 156
- TY
- 75
- 5th year
- 158
- 6th year
- 112
Transition Year: 75 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (156). 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
Bailieborough Community School is a community school in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 P585). Bailieborough Community School has 754 students: 412 boys and 342 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 412 boys, 342 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Cavan & Monaghan ETB Bishop of Kilmore
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91351S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Bailieborough Community School?
- Bailieborough Community School is a community school in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 P585).
- How many students go to Bailieborough Community School?
- Bailieborough Community School has 754 students: 412 boys and 342 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Bailieborough Community School?
- Miriam Nugent is the principal of Bailieborough Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Bailieborough Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Bailieborough Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Bailieborough Community School fee-paying?
- No. Bailieborough Community 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 Bailieborough Community School?
- Bailieborough Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB Bishop of Kilmore.
- Does Bailieborough Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Bailieborough Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Bailieborough Community School have Transition Year?
- 75 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (156). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Bailieborough Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Bailieborough Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Bailieborough Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bailieborough Community School's roll number, 91351S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Bailieborough Community School?
- The closest is Coláiste Dún an 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailieborough Community SchoolThis school | 754 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste Dún an RíKingscourt | 11.1 km | 663 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Virginia CollegeVirginia | 11.6 km | 809 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Clare's CollegeBallyjamesduff | 15.6 km | 578 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Aidans Comprehensive SchoolCootehill | 18.1 km | 654 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Louis Secondary SchoolCarrickmacross | 18.1 km | 414 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| O'Carolan CollegeNobber | 18.6 km | 725 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
BailieboroughCo Cavan
A82P585
- Principal: Miriam Nugent on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 966 5295
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.bailieborocs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Bailieboro NS300 m
- Bailieboro Model NS500 m
- Baile na Mona2.2 km
- SN Leitir2.9 km
- Killinkere NS6.9 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 Bailieborough Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar