Le Cheile Educate Together
Drogheda, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 383 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 196 girls, 187 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20146Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Le Chéile Educate Together National School is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational primary school situated on the banks of the River Boyne, just two kilometres from the centre of Drogheda, County Louth. The school’s ethos is child‑centred and founded on the principle of respect, creating a safe, happy and vibrant environment where every pupil is valued equally. As an Educate Together school it follows the national Learn Together curriculum, which places a strong emphasis on ethical education, wellbeing and inclusive practice. The school’s self‑evaluation reports and wellbeing initiatives demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and a supportive learning atmosphere. The campus boasts state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including dedicated spaces for art, music and drama, and a range of sports provisions such as a GAA team and coaching programmes linked with local clubs. Creative enrichment is further enhanced by programmes like the Blast Artist in Residence and a Creative Cluster that encourages artistic expression. Practical supports for families include free hot school meals (April 2024), a free book scheme, school‑run transport operated by Bus Éireann, and an online e‑payments system for fees and expenses. Le Chéile also provides a comprehensive suite of policies covering behaviour, health, digital safety, anti‑bullying, substance abuse, safeguarding and data protection, all of which underpin a nurturing and well‑regulated school community. Parents can engage through a vibrant Parent‑Teacher Association and a range of community links, reinforcing the school’s role as a hub for local involvement.
Applying to Le Cheile Educate Together
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.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
View Le Cheile Educate Together's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Le Cheile Educate Together. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 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 Le Cheile Educate Together
How many pupils attend Le Cheile Educate Together?
Le Cheile Educate Together has 383 pupils enrolled, 196 girls and 187 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Le Cheile Educate Together a DEIS school?
No. Le Cheile Educate Together 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 Le Cheile Educate Together?
Le Cheile Educate Together has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.