St Michaels Secondary School
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 13 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in English at St Michaels Secondary School. Overall, the quality was very good, with exemplary practices in literacy instruction and positive student-teacher relationships. Recommendations include increasing task variety for collaborative learning and reviewing subject plans for better alignment with learning outcomes.
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This report focuses on the Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures at St Michaels Secondary School. The inspection found that the school is fully compliant with all required checks related to child protection, ensuring a safe environment for students. Parents expressed confidence in the school's ability to handle child protection and bullying issues effectively.
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This report is an Initial Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspection for St Michaels Secondary School. It evaluates the school's compliance with child protection procedures and the implementation of Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) programs. The inspection found that the school was fully compliant in several areas, but there were some recommendations for improvement in record-keeping and curriculum delivery.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Art, Craft and Design at St Michaels Secondary School. The overall quality of teaching was very good, with effective practices noted in student engagement and assessment. However, planning and preparation for the subject was found to be satisfactory, indicating room for improvement in aligning with learning outcomes.
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The follow-through inspection at St Michaels Secondary School evaluated the progress made on recommendations from a previous inspection. The school has made very good progress in implementing strategies for active learning, student responsibility for work, and enhancing work experience support. Overall, the quality of teaching and learning observed was very good, positively impacting student outcomes.
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The evaluation of the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme at Saint Michael’s Secondary School highlighted good overall teaching quality and very good programme provision. Students engage in a variety of learning activities, though there is room for improvement in formative assessment strategies and work experience participation. Recommendations include enhancing student reflection on learning and establishing a core team for collaborative planning.
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The whole-school evaluation at Saint Michael’s Secondary School assessed management, leadership, and learning. The inspection found effective leadership and a strong work ethic among management. Teaching quality was generally good to very good, with some excellent practices noted. Recommendations for improvement included enhancing differentiation in lesson planning and establishing clearer targets in school improvement plans.
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The inspection of Science and Chemistry at Saint Michael’s Holy Faith Secondary School highlighted very good quality in teaching and learning. The lessons were well-structured, with effective use of resources and assessment strategies. While students' literacy skills were well supported, recommendations were made for more in-depth assessment activities to enhance understanding.
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The inspection of Music at St Michael’s Secondary School highlighted a range of teaching quality from fair to very good. The lessons incorporated various methodologies, fostering a positive atmosphere and good teacher-student rapport. Recommendations include improving questioning strategies and balancing group activities to enhance student engagement.
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The inspection of Mathematics at St Michael’s Secondary School found that the quality of teaching and learning was good, with well-prepared lessons and a positive learning environment. Students showed positive attitudes towards Mathematics, and there is a strong commitment to supporting students at various levels. Recommendations include enhancing higher-order questioning and progressing a whole-school numeracy policy.
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The inspection focused on the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Saint Michael’s Secondary School. The report highlights strong support for the subject and effective teaching practices, although some challenges were noted regarding staffing and student engagement. Recommendations for further development were provided to enhance the curriculum and teaching strategies.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Saint Michael’s Secondary School. The report highlights good support for the subject, effective collaboration among teachers, and satisfactory planning and preparation. Recommendations include enhancing methodologies and ensuring consistent student engagement in Irish classes.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) at St Michael’s Secondary School. The report highlights very good teaching practices, effective planning, and strong support for student development. Recommendations for further improvement include enhancing the RSE policy and continuing to build on the collaborative planning efforts.
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