Beaufort College
Navan, Meath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 926 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 295 girls, 631 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72010I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Beaufort College is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational second‑level school situated on Trim Road in Navan, County Meath. Operating under the patronage of the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB), the college serves approximately 770 pupils and aims to provide a caring, inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in the motto *Ready, Respectful, Responsible*, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence, strong pastoral care and the development of responsible citizenship. The college benefits from recent and ongoing building programmes: a major extension and refurbishment completed in summer 2018, and a further expansion approved by the Department of Education to increase capacity to around 1 000 pupils, including a four‑classroom Special Needs Unit. Facilities include a fully stocked library with a full‑time librarian, a range of sports and extracurricular clubs (GAA, soccer, basketball, volleyball, chess, drama, music and more), and extensive student support services such as a Home‑School Community Liaison Teacher, a School Completion Programme and a Behaviour for Learning Programme. As a DEIS school, Beaufort College implements targeted plans for attendance, attainment, retention and progression, ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners.
History
Beaufort College was established as a co‑educational, state‑funded secondary school under the trusteeship of the LMETB. In the summer of 2016 the school began a major building extension and refurbishment, which was completed in summer 2018. A subsequent Department of Education‑approved extension, commenced in the 2021/2022 academic year, will increase capacity to approximately 1 000 pupils and add a four‑classroom Special Needs Unit. The school’s development reflects its response to the growing population of Navan and its commitment to providing modern facilities for a diverse student body.
Applying to Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort College
How many pupils attend Beaufort College?
Beaufort College has 926 pupils enrolled, 295 girls and 631 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Beaufort College a DEIS school?
Yes. Beaufort College is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Beaufort College?
Beaufort College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.