Malone Integrated College

Overview

The report concludes that Malone Integrated College demonstrates the capacity to identify and bring about improvement in the interest of all learners. Overall outcomes have improved considerably since the previous inspection and are now described as "good," with the school successfully addressing the previously identified area for improvement.

Strengths

• The school’s policy of inclusion is a strength, providing "high level of good quality support programmes" for pupils dealing with personal, medical, and mental health issues.
• Pupils are "articulate" and speak with pride about the "diverse, inclusive and welcoming school culture" and positive relationships with staff.
• The use of data to track progress and intervene is "highly effective," supported by well-established community links and outreach programmes.
• Senior leadership provides "extensive, well-targeted professional development opportunities," leading to improved learning experiences in almost all observed lessons.
• Attainment has risen significantly, with the percentage of pupils achieving five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C increasing to 38%, now above the Northern Ireland average for similar schools.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that the school has addressed the previous requirement to develop learning experiences and examination standards.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain a specific section or statement regarding safeguarding arrangements.