Bishopstown Community School
Bishopstown, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 306 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 151 girls, 155 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91397T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bishopstown Community School is a mixed secondary and adult education institution situated on Westgate Road in Bishopstown, Cork (T12 CF79). As a community school, it provides a broad, inclusive curriculum that caters for a wide range of learners, including those at risk of educational disadvantage. The school places a strong emphasis on modern, technology‑enhanced learning, having secured a 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) funded by the EU’s NextGenerationEU programme. This investment has enabled the purchase of extensive IT resources, from class‑sets of laptops and tablets to immersive Virtual Reality equipment, allowing students to engage with digital content across subjects. The school’s ethos centres on bridging the digital divide and fostering equitable access to high‑quality education. Facilities are designed to support both academic and personal development, with dedicated spaces for literacy, numeracy, and adult education programmes. A comprehensive suite of policies, including safeguarding, anti‑bullying, and substance‑abuse guidelines, underpins a safe and supportive learning environment for all members of the school community.
Applying to Bishopstown Community School
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 Bishopstown Community School. 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 Bishopstown Community School
How many pupils attend Bishopstown Community School?
Bishopstown Community School has 306 pupils enrolled, 151 girls and 155 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Bishopstown Community School a DEIS school?
Yes. Bishopstown Community School 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 Bishopstown Community School?
Bishopstown Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.