St Fergal's college Rathdowney, Co Laois

Overall verdict: The school is praised for giving priority to the emotional wellbeing of its students, providing a broad curriculum…

Overall verdict: The school is praised for giving priority to the emotional wellbeing of its students, providing a broad curriculum and comprehensive range of subjects and co-curricular activities.

Main strengths of school

The school's strategy of intervening in the case of underachieving students and inviting parents and students alike to address the problems was commended.

Any weaknesses identified?

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The learning support policy has not been completed.

The art room is cluttered with old projects and finished artefacts, to the extent that many of its facilities cannot be used by present students.