Collinstown Park Community College
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 17 inspectorate reports on record.
Supporting schooling provision
The Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspection at Collinstown Park Community College assessed the school's compliance with child protection procedures. The school was found compliant with all checks conducted, indicating a strong commitment to safeguarding students. Surveys of parents and students showed a positive perception of the school's environment and safety measures, although some areas for improvement were noted regarding student feedback mechanisms.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and assessment in Physical Education at Collinstown Park Community College. Overall, the quality was found to be good, with effective collaboration among teachers and positive student engagement. Recommendations include enhancing the integration of theoretical and practical methodologies and improving the senior cycle PE program.
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The inspection at Collinstown Park Community College focused on the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures. The school was found to have effective policies in place, including a COVID-19 policy, risk assessments, and appropriate training for staff. Child protection procedures were also met, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.
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The DEIS evaluation at Collinstown Park Community College assessed the school's action planning for improvement in areas such as attendance, literacy, and partnership with parents. The leadership of the DEIS planning process is good, with effective data usage for setting improvement targets. However, recommendations include reviewing the school day structure and enhancing food provision for students.
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The follow-through inspection at Collinstown Park Community College evaluated the school's progress in implementing previous recommendations. Inspectors found very good progress in using varied teaching methodologies and higher-order questioning strategies. The school management has taken a proactive approach, leading to effective teaching and learning strategies.
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The follow-through inspection at Collinstown Park Community College evaluated the progress made on previous recommendations. The school has made very good progress in areas such as strategic planning, communication with the student council, and collaborative teaching practices. Overall, the management has effectively implemented strategies to enhance teaching and learning.
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The evaluation focused on the Junior Certificate School Programme (JCSP) at Collinstown Park Community College. The quality of teaching and learning was found to be good to very good, with excellent management support and coordination for the programme. Recommendations include enhancing student engagement through varied methodologies and higher-order questioning strategies.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Mathematics at Collinstown Park Community College. Findings indicated that the quality of teaching varied from good to excellent, with many lessons rated as very good. The department is well-resourced and effectively supports students with special educational needs. Recommendations include enhancing the homework policy to better facilitate collaborative learning.
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The Whole School Evaluation at Collinstown Park Community College focused on management, leadership, and learning. The inspection found that the school has excellent leadership, a supportive board, and a strong commitment to student care and achievement. Recommendations for improvement include enhancing communication with parents and further developing collaborative lesson planning among teachers.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Metalwork and Engineering at Collinstown Park Community College. Findings indicated that lessons were well-structured and promoted student engagement through effective differentiation. Recommendations included enhancing assessment for learning strategies and improving planning for key skills development.
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The inspection of History at Collinstown Park Community College found that the quality of teaching and learning was good to very good. Teachers used a variety of methodologies and resources effectively, and students engaged well with the material. Recommendations included enhancing questioning techniques and reducing long intervals between lessons.
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The inspection focused on the teaching and learning of Irish at Collinstown Park Community College. It found a good variety in the quality of teaching, with some classes performing very well while others were weaker. Recommendations include sharing best practices and enhancing student engagement in speaking Irish.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Irish at Collinstown Park Community College. A variety of teaching quality was noted, with effective classroom management and good use of technology. Recommendations include sharing best practices and enhancing student engagement in learning Irish.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Science at Collinstown Park Community College. Findings indicated that teaching was generally good to very good, with effective use of ICT and differentiated questioning to support students. Recommendations included improving assessment practices at the end of lessons and rotating the role of the science department coordinator.
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The inspection of Civics, Social and Political Education (CSPE) at Collinstown Park Community College highlighted very good quality teaching and learning. The lessons were well-structured, utilizing a variety of methodologies, and fostering strong student-teacher relationships. Recommendations included enhancing ICT use and creating a smaller core team of CSPE teachers.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics at Collinstown Park Community College. The mathematics department is well-organized and highly motivated, providing very good support for students, including those with special educational needs. Lessons observed were student-centered, with effective differentiation and a strong focus on student engagement and understanding.
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The evaluation of the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) at Collinstown Park Community College assessed the quality of programme organization, planning, teaching, and outcomes. The LCVP is popular among students, with strong participation and minimal dropout rates. Recommendations were made for enhancing teacher training and increasing cross-curricular collaboration.
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