Castlepollard Community College
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 318 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 150 girls, 168 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71420W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castlepollard Community College is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational post‑primary school situated in Castlepollard, County Westmeath. As part of the Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) network, the college benefits from the Board’s commitment to delivering high‑quality, student‑centred learning experiences. The school offers a broad curriculum that includes the Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) and a Transition Year, providing pathways that cater to a wide range of academic interests and future aspirations. The college is supported by a well‑qualified teaching staff and a robust support framework that includes Student Councils, Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, and pastoral care structures. Modern ICT infrastructure and purpose‑built learning spaces create an environment conducive to innovative teaching and collaborative learning. Additional services such as breakfast clubs and extracurricular programmes further enhance the holistic development of pupils, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth.
Applying to Castlepollard 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 Castlepollard 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 Castlepollard Community College
How many pupils attend Castlepollard Community College?
Castlepollard Community College has 318 pupils enrolled, 150 girls and 168 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Castlepollard Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Castlepollard Community 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 Castlepollard Community College?
Castlepollard Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.