Ballinamore Community School
Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim
336 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
336 students: 180 girls and 156 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 64
- 2nd year
- 60
- 3rd year
- 71
- TY
- 24
- 5th year
- 50
- 6th year
- 67
Transition Year: 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (71). 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
Ballinamore Community School is a community school in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 F6A2). Ballinamore Community School has 336 students: 156 boys and 180 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 156 boys, 180 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Bishop of Kilmore
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91519H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ballinamore Community School?
- Ballinamore Community School is a community school in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 F6A2).
- How many students go to Ballinamore Community School?
- Ballinamore Community School has 336 students: 156 boys and 180 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ballinamore Community School?
- Diarmuid Mccaffrey is the principal of Ballinamore Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ballinamore Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Ballinamore Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ballinamore Community School fee-paying?
- No. Ballinamore 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 Ballinamore Community School?
- Ballinamore Community School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB Bishop of Kilmore.
- Does Ballinamore Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Ballinamore Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ballinamore Community School have Transition Year?
- 24 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (71). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ballinamore Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Ballinamore Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ballinamore Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballinamore Community School's roll number, 91519H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ballinamore Community School?
- The closest is St. Mogue's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinamore Community SchoolThis school | 336 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St. Mogue's CollegeBawnboy | 10.3 km | 310 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Carrigallen Vocational SchoolCarrigallen | 12.9 km | 330 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mohill Community CollegeMohill | 16.0 km | 531 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open night, Tue, 24 Nov | No | No |
| Drumshanbo Vocational SchoolDrumshanbo | 16.6 km | 509 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Moyne Community SchoolMoyne | 19.2 km | 655 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Community SchoolLeitrim | 22.7 km | 686 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
BallinamoreCo Leitrim
N41F6A2
- Principal: Diarmuid Mccaffrey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 964 4049
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ballinamorecs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Chlann Naofa1.2 km
- Aughawillan NS4.0 km
- Achadh na Sileann4.8 km
- Naomh Caillin5.2 km
- SN Naomh Mhuire6.1 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 Ballinamore Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar