The High School
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 14 inspectorate reports on record.
Whole School Evaluation
The High School underwent a Whole School Evaluation focusing on management, leadership, and learning. The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment was generally good, with positive relationships between students and teachers. However, the leadership and management aspects need improvement, particularly in communication and valuing teacher input. Recommendations include enhancing board representation and strengthening student and parent partnerships.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Spanish at The High School. Overall, the teaching was good, with excellent subject provision and whole-school support. Students demonstrated exemplary behavior and engaged positively in lessons, although there is a recommendation to increase the use of Spanish during instruction to enhance language immersion.
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The inspection at The High School focused on the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures. The school has a COVID-19 policy in place and has appointed a Lead Worker Representative. However, there were some areas needing improvement, particularly regarding physical distancing and procedures for suspected COVID-19 cases.
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The inspection focused on Home Economics at The High School, evaluating teaching, learning, and assessment practices. The overall quality of teaching and learning was found to be very good, with effective assessment strategies in place. However, it was noted that senior cycle students need more opportunities for active learning. Recommendations include enhancing student involvement in subject option decisions and improving planning for skill development.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Religious Education at The High School. Overall, the quality was found to be very good, with effective teaching practices and a dynamic RE team. Recommendations include increasing timetabled hours for RE and enhancing written feedback for students.
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The inspection evaluated the teaching and learning of French at The High School. Overall, the quality of teaching was good, with French consistently used as the language of instruction. Recommendations include promoting more active student interaction and providing better formative feedback. The school has good support for language learning, but there are areas for improvement in teaching methodologies and assessment practices.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of learning and teaching in Mathematics at The High School, Dublin. Overall, the teaching was found to be good or very good, with high expectations set for students. Recommendations include enhancing student participation in lessons and developing common assessment procedures within the mathematics department.
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The High School in Rathgar underwent a whole-school evaluation focusing on management, leadership, and learning. The inspection found effective day-to-day management by the principal and deputy principal, with good quality of teaching and learning observed in most lessons. However, it noted the need for improved governance structures and better provision for Social, Personal and Health Education.
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The inspection of Physical Education at The High School highlighted good quality teaching and learning, with well-organized lessons that engaged students effectively. The department is well-coordinated, and facilities are excellent, supporting a strong physical education program. Recommendations include aligning the games program with curricular objectives and documenting learning outcomes for each year group.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Business Subjects at The High School, Rathgar. Overall, the teaching was found to be good, with well-structured lessons and effective use of questioning. Recommendations were made for improving student engagement through more active learning methodologies and enhancing the planning process for business education.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Technical Graphics and Design and Communication Graphics at The High School, Rathgar. The inspection found that the school provides a supportive environment for these subjects, with effective planning and teaching methods. Recommendations include improving student uptake and ensuring continuity in teaching assignments.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in German at The High School, Rathgar. The inspection highlighted the school's strong language provision and effective planning, while also noting a decrease in German uptake. Recommendations include promoting the language through co-curricular activities and enhancing student engagement.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in English at The High School, Rathgar. It highlighted very good whole school provision for English, effective planning and preparation, and strong co-curricular activities that enhance student engagement. The report commended the collaboration among English teachers and the support provided for students with literacy needs.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in French at The High School. It highlighted good provision for French, effective teaching methodologies, and a commitment to professional development among teachers. Recommendations were made to enhance the use of the target language in lessons and to further develop subject planning.
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