Admissions FAQs

In the year prior to entry a window for applications will open (October) where the school will accept formal applications. Notification about this window will be on our website and if an expression of interest form has been filled out we will email you.
No. under our old policy this was a criteria but under the new policy all applications are submitted during the admission window. There are other criteria applied (see admissions policy) but date/time of application is not one. However, applications can only be submitted during this window- late applications cannot be considered.
All applications received up to 1st February 2020 for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are on a waiting list and places will be offered as per our Admissions Policy prior to February 1st 2020. The order is as follows: 1. Siblings 2. Date of receipt of fully complete application For the next 5 years we fill places from these lists first. When this list is finished we move onto the next stage (those who submit applications during the admissions window each October). Remaing palces are filled suing the new Admissions policy.
By filling out this form you have indicated to us that you would like to be contacted when admissions open for the year your son/daughter is applying for. We will notify you of the dates when you can apply for a place. This does not give you an advantage over anyone else and all applications can only be submitted during the admissions window each year. (apart from the who applied before February 1st 2020 for years up to 2025).
Our first step until 2025 is to fill places under the old policy as these families applied in good faith under the old policy. Then we move on to our new policy process each year (see admissions policy). We expect to fill places from both processes as not everyone who submitted an application form will accept a place if offered. As we get closer to 2025 we will find more will be offered places under the new policy. Our advice is to submit an application during the window as we cannot offer a place (should it arise) if you haven’t applied.
Up until February 1st 2020 families could apply at any stage for a place in our school and often put names down years in advance. With the new admissions regulations this has to change. However, there is a 5 year window to allow for this system to phase out, which is fair as the original application process should be honoured as they were the terms and conditions at that time.
  1. If you submitted an application form before February 1st 2020 you don’t need to do anything. We have your details on file and will write to you when we open for admissions for that year. You will then have to reapply.
  2. If you haven’t filled out an expression of interest form you can do that now. We will then be in touch when the time comes.
An expression of interest form is registering your contact details only. I.it is not an application form. An application form is the only official means of applying for a place. It can only be filled out during the admissions window each year (early October). Each application form is then categorized according to our admissions policy to determine allocation of places. If you are unsure of the date you submitted your application form, please check the following – 1. Your receipt of application letter that was sent to you. (For applications received prior to the new application procedure). 2. Your automatically generated receipt email – if you submitted an Expression of Interest.
No. If you are offered a place you will then be asked to pay a 500 euro deposit to accept the place being offered. This is not refunded if you then subsequently choose not to take up the place. It is credited against the first year fees (200 euro) and the remaining 300 will be returned when your son/daughter completes their Leaving cert in Drogheda Grammar school.
Under new rules which come into force for admissions for the 2021/2022 school year, no more than 25 per cent of school places may be set aside for children or grandchildren of past pupils. It rarely if ever reaches this threshold.
Schools will not be permitted to ask about a child’s academic ability or aptitude. Some parents, however, may wish to bring this up in any case to ensure they are satisfied the school has the experience of assisting children with special needs.
If you wish to make an application for a student entering a year other than first year, please admissions@droghedagrammarschool.ie to request an application form