Holy Child Killiney
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 15 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Religious Education at Holy Child Killiney. Overall, the quality was good, with very good practices noted in assessment and collaboration among teachers. Students showed confidence in using key terms and engaged well in lessons, although there are recommendations for enhancing structure in collaborative tasks and providing more written feedback.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Religious Education at Holy Child Killiney. Overall, the quality was found to be good, with very good practices in assessment and collaboration among teachers. Students demonstrated confidence in using key terms and engaged well in lessons, although there are recommendations for enhancing structure in collaborative tasks and providing more written feedback.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics at Holy Child Killiney. Findings indicated that teaching was very well structured, with effective use of digital technologies and a positive learning environment. While assessment quality was good, there is a need for more written feedback in students' copybooks. Recommendations include revisiting the grouping of students by ability and enhancing formative feedback practices.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of Guidance at Holy Child Secondary School. Findings highlighted very good teaching and learning, with students demonstrating strong independent research skills. While junior cycle students had good access to guidance, senior cycle provision was less satisfactory due to a lack of scheduled lessons. Overall, the school places a high value on guidance, with effective support structures in place for student wellbeing.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated Home Economics at Holy Child Secondary School, focusing on teaching, learning, and assessment. Overall, the quality of teaching and learning was good, with some lessons rated as very good. Recommendations include improving written feedback and lesson pacing to enhance student learning outcomes.
View official reportWhole School Evaluation
The Whole School Evaluation at Holy Child Secondary School focused on management, leadership, and learning. The report found that leadership and management are effective overall, with many highly effective practices noted. While teaching quality was generally good, there is room for improvement in providing balanced learning experiences for all students.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Spanish at Holy Child Secondary School. Findings indicated that while the quality ranged from satisfactory to very good, there were exemplary practices in some lessons. Student behavior was very good, and the overall support for the subject was also rated as very good. Recommendations were made to enhance the use of Spanish in lessons and to share effective teaching strategies among teachers.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection of Science and Physics at Holy Child School highlighted very high levels of teacher planning and well-structured lessons. Students were actively engaged and demonstrated a strong understanding of the content. The overall quality of subject planning is also noted as very high, with effective use of assessment strategies and a positive classroom atmosphere.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection of Physical Education at Holy Child School highlighted very good quality in teaching and learning. Students were engaged in well-planned activities and demonstrated high proficiency in their skills. The school supports a strong physical activity culture, with excellent resources and facilities, although recommendations were made for more student-led learning opportunities.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Mathematics at Holy Child Secondary School. The overall quality was mostly good, with some very good practices observed. Students were highly motivated and engaged, benefiting from strong management support and effective planning. Recommendations included enhancing student participation through more active methodologies and higher-order questioning.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Music at Holy Child Secondary School. The findings highlighted good teaching practices, effective student engagement, and a supportive environment for music education. Recommendations were made for further development in planning and integrating all components of the music syllabus.
View official reportSubject Inspection
This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Scoil an Linbh Éosa. The inspector observed classes, assessed student work, and provided feedback to teachers. Overall, the teaching of Irish is effective, with a good use of resources and strategies to engage students in the language.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Holy Child School, Killiney. The report highlights commendable practices in planning, teaching, and student engagement, with recommendations for enhancing the curriculum and resources. Overall, the teachers are dedicated and effective in promoting the Irish language among students.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in History at Holy Child Secondary School. The report highlights very good support for the subject, effective planning, and well-managed classes. Recommendations include improving the spread of class periods and formalizing planning processes.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Physics and Science at Holy Child School. The report commended the strong tradition of Science in the school, with high uptake of senior Science subjects and effective teaching practices observed. Recommendations included moderating class sizes and enhancing laboratory facilities.
View official report