Adamstown Community College
Adamstown, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 981 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 476 girls, 505 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76097U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Adamstown Community College is a co‑educational post‑primary institution established in 2009 under the patronage of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board. The college serves roughly 1,000 students across a broad curriculum of 24 subjects and offers a strong progression record, with 83 % of leavers moving on to further education. Its educational philosophy centres on five core values – Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect – and aims to provide a supportive, holistic learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes high expectations for all learners. The campus is equipped with a wide range of specialised facilities, including six practical subject rooms, five science laboratories, a sports hall and gym, two music practice rooms, a sensory room, two art studios, five computer suites, two home‑economics rooms, a library, an all‑weather pitch and a greenhouse. A dedicated school dog, Quattro, contributes to the inclusive atmosphere. Extracurricular provision is extensive, with over 20 clubs and activities, a recognised anti‑bullying programme, and a commitment to environmental stewardship demonstrated by awards such as Ireland’s Cycling School of the Year and multiple Green Flag achievements.
Applying to Adamstown Community College
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Adamstown Community College. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Adamstown Community College
How many pupils attend Adamstown Community College?
Adamstown Community College has 981 pupils enrolled, 476 girls and 505 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Adamstown Community College a DEIS school?
No. Adamstown Community College is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Adamstown Community College?
Adamstown Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.