Who is the principal of Ardee Community School?

Mary Jackson is the principal of Ardee Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Ardee Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Ardee Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Ardee Community School fee-paying?

No. Ardee 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 Ardee Community School?

Ardee Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB Archbishop of Armagh.

Does Ardee Community School teach through Irish?

No. Ardee Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ardee Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Ardee Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Ardee Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardee Community School's roll number, 91441T, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Ardee Community School?

The closest is Scoil Ui Mhuiri. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Ardee Community School

Ardee, Co. Louth

1,317 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

1,317 students: 618 girls and 699 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 191
2nd year: 247
3rd year: 260
TY: 178
5th year: 240
6th year: 201

Transition Year: 178 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (260). 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

Ardee Community School is a community school in Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 F838). Ardee Community School has 1,317 students: 699 boys and 618 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 699 boys, 618 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Louth & Meath ETB Archbishop of Armagh
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91441T

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ardee Community School?: Ardee Community School is a community school in Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 F838).
How many students go to Ardee Community School?: Ardee Community School has 1,317 students: 699 boys and 618 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Ardee Community School?: Mary Jackson is the principal of Ardee Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Ardee Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Ardee Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Ardee Community School fee-paying?: No. Ardee 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 Ardee Community School?: Ardee Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB Archbishop of Armagh.
Does Ardee Community School teach through Irish?: No. Ardee Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Ardee Community School have Transition Year?: 178 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (260). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Ardee Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Ardee Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Ardee Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardee Community School's roll number, 91441T, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Ardee Community School?: The closest is Scoil Ui Mhuiri. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Ardee Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ardee Community SchoolThis school		1,317	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil Ui MhuiriDunleer	11.1 km	644	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
O'Carolan CollegeNobber	13.4 km	725	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Louis Secondary SchoolCarrickmacross	17.7 km	414	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Ó Fiaich CollegeDundalk	18.1 km	336	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Patrician High SchoolCarrickmacross	18.4 km	453	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Inver CollegeCarrickmacross	18.4 km	733	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Ardee
Co Louth
A92F838

Principal: Mary Jackson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 041 685 3557
Email: [email protected]
Website: ardeecommunityschool.ie
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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

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