Terenure College
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 17 inspectorate reports on record.
Supporting schooling provision
The Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspection at Terenure College assessed the school's compliance with child protection procedures. The school was found to be fully compliant with all checks, indicating a strong commitment to student safety and well-being. Parent and student surveys reflected a positive perception of the school environment, though some areas for improvement were noted regarding communication and support visibility.
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This Follow-Through inspection evaluated the progress made by Terenure College since the previous Subject Inspection in Computer Science and Digital Subjects. The school has made very good progress in implementing the recommendations, including the introduction of a successful TY coding module and improvements in subject department planning. No further recommendations were identified, indicating effective management and oversight of the implementation process.
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The inspection evaluated the teaching and learning of Mathematics at Terenure College. The quality of teaching and learning was very good, with effective oral feedback and a supportive learning environment. Recommendations include reviewing ability grouping and enhancing collaborative learning opportunities.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Computer Science and Digital Subjects at Terenure College. Findings indicated very good teaching practices, with students demonstrating strong programming skills and a positive classroom atmosphere. Recommendations included enhancing teacher capacity and formalizing subject planning.
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The inspection at Terenure College focused on the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures. The school was found to have met all requirements, including proper planning, staff training, and control measures to ensure a safe environment for students and staff. The Board of Management expressed appreciation for the efforts made by the school community.
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The inspection evaluated Business Studies at Terenure College, focusing on teaching, learning, and assessment. Overall, the quality of teaching was good, with effective questioning strategies and student engagement. Recommendations include expanding teaching methodologies and formative assessment practices.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of Guidance at Terenure College, focusing on teaching, assessment, and support structures. Findings indicate good overall teaching and guidance provision, with effective student support and a collaborative approach to planning. However, improvements are needed in the junior cycle guidance curriculum and more active learning opportunities for students.
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The Follow-Through Inspection at Terenure College assessed the implementation of recommendations from a previous Whole School Evaluation. The school has made good or very good progress on several recommendations, particularly in establishing a board of management and enhancing teaching through digital classrooms. However, there is partial progress in developing a school plan and addressing timetabling issues for Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Physical Education (PE).
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The whole-school evaluation at Terenure College focused on management, leadership, and learning. The inspection found effective collaboration among the management team and a caring school ethos. While the quality of teaching was generally good to very good, recommendations include establishing a board of management and developing a comprehensive school plan.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of learning and teaching in Special Educational Needs at Terenure College. Findings indicated that teaching was generally good or very good, with effective student engagement and a supportive atmosphere. Recommendations included enhancing assessment strategies and developing individual education plans for students with low incidence needs.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Mathematics at Terenure College. It found that while teaching was mostly good and students were engaged, there is a need for more active methodologies and collaborative planning. Recommendations include improving questioning strategies and developing schemes of work that reference Project Maths strands.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Physical Education at Terenure College. The school has excellent facilities and a strong culture of participation in sports, but the timetabled provision for Physical Education, particularly for third-year students, needs improvement. Recommendations include increasing lesson duration and ensuring the subject is available for all senior students.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Coláiste Thúr an Iúir. The inspector observed classes and noted effective teaching practices, strong student-teacher relationships, and improvements in student engagement with the language. Recommendations for further development include enhancing the use of Irish in the classroom and ensuring a supportive environment for language learning.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Terenure College. The inspection highlighted effective teaching practices and a strong rapport between students and teachers. Recommendations were made to enhance the use of Irish in the classroom and to develop a more engaging Transition Year program.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Technical Graphics and Design and Communication Graphics at Terenure College. The inspection found that the school provides a well-equipped environment and effective teaching strategies, leading to good student engagement and achievement. Recommendations include improving documentation of planning meetings and enhancing assessment methods for better alignment with the Leaving Certificate requirements.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in English at Terenure College. It highlighted good provision for English across various year groups, effective planning and preparation, and strong co-curricular activities that enhance student engagement. Recommendations were made for further development, particularly regarding class groupings and the use of mixed-ability settings.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in French at Terenure College. The report highlights effective teaching practices, good planning, and strong co-curricular support for language learning. Recommendations include enhancing collaborative planning and extending the use of the target language in lessons.
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