St Kevins College
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 10 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in French at St Kevin's College. While there were elements of very good practice, most lessons required improvement, particularly in using French as the main language of instruction. Recommendations include enhancing lesson planning and ensuring that teaching methods meet the diverse needs of students.
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The inspection focused on Junior Cycle Visual Art at St Kevin's College. The overall quality of teaching and learning was very good, with well-paced and prepared lessons that engaged students. Assessment practices were highly effective, and the provision for Visual Art was also rated very good, highlighting the department's commitment to student wellbeing and ongoing development.
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The evaluation focused on the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme at St. Kevin's College. The overall quality of teaching and learning was rated as good, with exemplary student behavior noted. While programme provision and whole-school support for LCA were found to be very good, there are recommendations for enhancing differentiation in teaching and improving formative assessment practices.
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The inspection evaluated the teaching and learning of History at Saint Kevin’s College. Overall, the quality of teaching was good, with a very good rapport between teachers and students. Recommendations include enhancing student-centered approaches and improving differentiation in mixed-ability classes.
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The follow-through inspection at Saint Kevin’s College found very good progress in implementing recommendations from the original inspection. The DEIS plan is now effectively guiding the school's work, and teaching practices observed were engaging and of high quality. No further recommendations were made, indicating strong performance in addressing previous concerns.
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St Kevin’s College underwent a whole-school evaluation focusing on management, leadership, and learning. The inspection found effective leadership supporting good quality teaching and learning, with a calm and respectful atmosphere. Recommendations include completing the new DEIS plan and extending very good teaching practices across all lessons.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics at St. Kevin’s College. Overall, the teaching was good, with clear lesson objectives and effective use of higher-order questioning. Recommendations include enhancing students' oral communication and ensuring higher-order questions are a regular feature in lessons.
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The inspection of Science and Chemistry at St Kevin’s College highlighted the very good quality of teaching and learning. Students were highly engaged in a variety of well-organized activities, although there is room for improvement in assessment strategies. The school provides strong support for science education, with well-maintained laboratories and effective planning by teachers.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in English at St Kevin's College. It highlighted commendable practices in planning, preparation, and the provision of literacy support, while also recommending improvements in timetabling and differentiated teaching strategies. Overall, the school demonstrates a commitment to enhancing English education for its students.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of Guidance provision at St. Kevin's College, focusing on planning, teaching, and support systems. Recommendations were made for enhancing access to Guidance for junior cycle students and developing a formal student support team. The school has good facilities and established networks with support agencies, but improvements in planning and resource allocation are suggested.
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