Kingswood Community College

Roll number: 76293U · Dublin · D24HYN2

Mixed Vocational Public

Score Summary

Overall score7.2 / 10
Inspection score7.8 / 10
Progression rate60.0%
Latest inspection26 Feb 2025

School Context

Total enrolled1006
Leaving Cert sits119
Area median house priceEUR 380000
PrincipalDEBORAH DUNNE

Inspection Reports

This school has 6 inspectorate reports on record.

Subject Inspection

26 Feb 2025 · Rating: Good

The inspection evaluated Physical Education at Kingswood Community College, focusing on teaching, learning, assessment, and subject provision. Overall, the quality of teaching and learning was good, with very good relationships between students and teachers. Recommendations include addressing the shortfall in PE tuition time for LCVP students and providing more differentiated learning opportunities.

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Subject Inspection

8 Jun 2023 · Rating: Good

The inspection evaluated the teaching and learning of Biology at Kingswood Community College. The quality of teaching was found to be good, with a supportive learning environment and effective use of ICT. Subject provision and whole-school support were rated very good, with ample opportunities for professional development and extracurricular activities. Recommendations include enhancing active learning approaches and improving consistency in feedback on students' work.

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Subject Inspection

28 Mar 2023 · Rating: Good

The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Biology at Kingswood Community College. The findings indicated a good quality of teaching, with students demonstrating strong knowledge and engagement. Support for the subject was very good, with ample resources and extracurricular opportunities available. Recommendations include enhancing active learning approaches and improving consistency in feedback on students' work.

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Subject Inspection

15 Jan 2020 · Rating: Very good

The inspection evaluated the quality of Art teaching and learning at Kingswood Community College. Findings indicated that the overall quality of teaching, learning, and assessment was very good, with effective classroom structures supporting student-centered learning. Recommendations included enhancing differentiation in lessons and integrating creative thinking with technical skills.

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Subject Inspection

13 Dec 2018 · Rating: Good

The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in English at Kingswood Community College. Overall, the quality was good, with strong teacher-student rapport and effective communication of learning objectives. However, some lessons lacked appropriate pace and student engagement, indicating areas for improvement in differentiated teaching methodologies.

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Subject Inspection

10 Apr 2018 · Rating: Good

The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics at Kingswood Community College. Overall, the quality of teaching was good, with effective practices observed, though there is room for improvement in differentiation and questioning strategies. The school provides very good support for Mathematics, including professional development opportunities for teachers.

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