Head Students with Lord Mayor Councillor Deirdre Forde during the Lord Mayor’s visit on 9th September 2022.

From left: Julia McCarthy, Joshua Nolan, Adrian Landen (Principal), Councillor Deirdre Forde (Lord Mayor),
Cian Dorgan and Mary Kelly

History of Ashton School, Rochelle School, Cork Grammar School and Cork High School

A History of Ashton School (St Leger, 2016), an impressive hardback publication compiled over decades, is the work of author Dr Alicia St Leger.  Alicia is a past-pupil who began her second-level education in Rochelle School.  There was no limit to her dedication to accurately record the history of the school and the other schools which came together when Ashton was formed – Rochelle School and Cork Grammar School. Alicia is always careful to point out that Cork Grammar School was also an amalgamation of two schools when it joined with Cork High School.

The book with its many illustrations (from the school archive and beyond) makes very interesting reading for anyone with a connection with the school.

Welcome from the Principal

Welcome to the Ashton School website.  Please feel free to visit the site to find our more about our ethos, mission, traditions, history, students achievements and latest news.

Enjoy your visit!

Adrian Landen
Principal