Kilkeel High School

Overview

The report states that Kilkeel High School’s vision is “being implemented very effectively,” underpinned by values of kindness, honesty and success. It highlights a “strong culture of valuing pupils’ rights” and notes that the school’s work on developing a community of learning is a “key strength.”

Strengths

• The “depth of the pupils’ kindness to one another and the staff is palpable across the school.”
• Pupils benefit from “high quality classroom experiences” and a “well-planned and evolving curriculum” informed by their abilities and views.
• Staff use “effective strategies” to help pupils with additional needs overcome barriers to learning and grow in confidence.
• The school gives “high priority to promoting the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff.”
• The “pupils’ views are used well to inform aspects of learning and teaching and broader school decision-making.”

Areas to improve

• The report identifies one area for action: “to continue to review the post-16 provision so that all subject pathways, option choice combinations and outcomes meet fully the progression and career aspirations of all pupils.”

Safeguarding

The report confirms that “arrangements for child and adult protection align to the current statutory guidance” and that pupils “feel safe and well cared for in school.”