St Louis High School
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 13 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated Religious Education at St. Louis High School, focusing on teaching, assessment, and planning. The overall quality of teaching and learning was very good, with excellent practices observed. While assessment was generally good, there is a need for more developmental written feedback to enhance student learning. The school's support for RE was also very good, with effective use of digital technologies and strong engagement in professional learning.
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The inspection evaluated the provision for students with additional and special educational needs at St. Louis High School. The findings highlighted high-quality learning outcomes and experiences, with effective practices observed. Recommendations included enhancing individualised planning and tracking of students' needs to further support their learning.
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The inspection evaluated Home Economics at St Louis High School, focusing on teaching, learning, and assessment. Findings highlighted very good quality in teaching and learning, with exemplary practices observed. The subject enjoys high uptake and strong support from the school management, promoting continuous improvement. Recommendations include enhancing written feedback and co-generating success criteria with students.
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The inspection evaluated the teaching and learning of French at St Louis High School. Overall, the quality was found to be good, with effective practices noted in most lessons. Recommendations include maximizing student participation and enhancing formative feedback to support writing skills development.
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The follow-through inspection at St Louis High School focused on the implementation of recommendations from a previous subject inspection of Science and Physics. The school has made very good progress in engaging students actively in lessons and improving subject planning. However, further development is needed in formative written feedback and laboratory access for practical science activities.
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St. Louis High School provides a high-quality education within a dynamic community. The management team demonstrates effective leadership, and the quality of teaching and learning is very good overall. The school has a strong focus on student support and has successfully identified areas for improvement.
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The inspection focused on Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) at St. Louis High School. The quality of teaching and learning was high, with students actively participating and demonstrating good communication skills. There is very good provision for SPHE, and the integration of RSE is well-practiced. Recommendations include addressing CPD needs and developing an assessment policy.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Science and Physics at St Louis High School. Findings highlighted well-prepared lessons, active student engagement, and effective use of various teaching methodologies. Recommendations included enhancing student engagement strategies and improving assessment practices.
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The inspection of Business Subjects at St. Louis High School highlighted high-quality teaching and effective learning activities that engage students. While the overall delivery of business education is strong, there are inconsistencies in homework assignments and corrections among teachers. Recommendations include standardizing homework practices and enhancing curricular plans.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in German at St Louis High School. The findings highlighted very good teaching practices, effective use of the target language, and a positive classroom environment. The school offers a diverse language curriculum and engages students through co-curricular activities, enhancing their language learning experience.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in Physical Education at St. Louis High School. The inspection found that while the planning and preparation for the subject are very good, there are concerns regarding the time allocation for Physical Education, particularly at the junior cycle. Recommendations include increasing the provision of Physical Education to all students to promote active, healthy lifestyles.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Classical Studies at St Louis High School. The school provides good support for the subject, with well-organized lessons and effective use of resources. Recommendations include integrating ICT more systematically and enhancing lesson pacing and differentiation to better meet student needs.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in English at Saint Louis High School. The inspection highlighted good whole-school support for English, effective planning, and a range of co-curricular activities that enhance students' learning experiences. Recommendations were made for further development in areas such as subject coordination and expanding reading lists for students.
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