St Dominics College
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 13 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated teaching and learning in Junior Certificate Science and Leaving Certificate Biology. Overall, the quality of teaching and learning was good, with many effective practices observed, though some lessons needed clearer structure and balance between teacher and student input. The subject provision and whole-school support were rated very good, with well-maintained laboratories and opportunities for extracurricular activities.
View official reportSupporting schooling provision
The inspection at St Dominics College focused on the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures and child protection procedures. The school was found to be fully compliant with all guidelines, including having a COVID-19 policy, trained staff, and appropriate safety measures in place. The board of management expressed satisfaction with the report's findings.
View official reportProgramme Evaluation
The evaluation focused on the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme at St Dominic’s College. The overall quality of teaching and learning was found to be good, with supportive teacher-student rapport. However, there are recommendations for improving differentiated teaching and assessment practices. Whole-school support for the LCA programme is also rated as good, though some time allocations for subjects need review.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Business and Accounting at Saint Dominic’s College. Overall, the quality was found to be very good, with effective learner-centered practices and constructive feedback observed. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in increasing student uptake in Accounting and enhancing collaborative teaching strategies.
View official reportOther
The follow-through inspection at Saint Dominic’s College evaluated the progress made on previous recommendations regarding teaching and learning. The school has made good progress in integrating cooperative learning strategies and differentiated approaches, with very good practices observed in some lessons. Overall, the history department has improved its teaching methods, and no further recommendations were made.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection of History at Saint Dominic’s College highlighted that the quality of teaching and learning was generally good to very good, with some excellent practices observed. While there were effective student-centered approaches, the predominant method was teacher-centered. Recommendations include enhancing cooperative learning strategies and improving questioning techniques to engage all students more effectively.
View official reportOther
The follow-through inspection at St Dominic’s College noted very good progress in implementing recommendations related to subject planning and policy development in SPHE and RSE. Self-evaluation practices have also improved, focusing on teaching and learning. The school is encouraged to continue including these topics in staff meetings to enhance critical appraisal.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of learning and teaching in Science and Chemistry at St Dominic’s College. Findings indicated that teaching quality varied from fair to very good, with effective use of ICT and well-organized practical work. Recommendations included developing a common approach to assessing written work and enhancing the subject plan to focus on student attainment and sharing best practices.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Special Educational Needs at St. Dominic’s College. Overall, the quality was rated as good, with some very good practices observed. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion, although there are recommendations for improving the admissions policy and ability grouping practices.
View official reportWhole School Evaluation
The whole-school evaluation at St Dominic’s College highlighted the strong commitment of the board of management and senior management to student development. The quality of teaching and learning was rated from good to very good, with effective classroom management and a caring atmosphere. Recommendations for further development include enhancing subject planning and completing key policy developments.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics at St Dominic’s College. The report highlights very good support for Mathematics, effective use of resources, and opportunities for extracurricular activities. Recommendations include improving class group assignments and concurrent timetabling to better match students' abilities.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Home Economics at St Dominic's College. The subject enjoys a high profile with very good student uptake and effective planning and preparation by the teaching team. Recommendations were made to enhance timetabling and practical coursework to further support student learning.
View official reportSubject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in English at St Dominic's College. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to high standards and effective planning, with good provision for English across all year groups. Recommendations include increasing lesson frequency in first year and enhancing collaborative practices among teachers.
View official report