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Feeder Schools
Feeder Schools: Gaelcholáistí show high progression rates into college
Three of top 10 schools with highest rate of progression into third level are Irish-medium secondary schools
Feeder schools: How did your school and county perform?
The Irish Times’ Feeder Schools supplement tracks the proportion of students in individual schools who progressed to third-level colleges
Feeder schools: Evaluating third-level progression rates
Why some institutions’ progression rates are over-reported while others’ are under-reported
Feeder schools: School-leavers from disadvantaged areas progress to college in near-record numbers
Class gap in third level participation persists despite increase, especially in Dublin area
Read between the lines on feeder schools: other metrics to consider
Feeder schools data is just one of many sources of information that can be used to assess schools
Gap in progression to college between public and fee-paying schools may be narrowing
Seven of 10 schools with highest progression rate are non-fee paying, feeder-school data shows
Six take-aways from this year’s Feeder Schools: further to go for equal opportunities for all children
Feeder schools data shows how Ireland’s children progress after completing second-level education
Feeder schools oversimplify the intricate nature of education
Feeder schools: We sought perspectives from two experts to present arguments both in favour of and against the use of school tables. In this article, school principal Lesley Byrne argues against
Feeder Schools: Explaining the progression charts of Irish secondary schools
It is important to understand the component parts: there are two key numbers associated with each school listed.
How to read the feeder schools’ tables
Data on how many students from each school progress to third-level colleges is compiled from two primary sources
Choosing your child’s secondary school: questions to ask and where to get information
Feeder Schools: What factors should you consider before deciding on a school for your child?
Opposing feeder schools means opposing transparency
Feeder Schools: We sought perspectives from two experts to present arguments both in favour of and against the use of school tables. In this article, Peter McGuire argues in their favour
How did your school perform in the Feeder School list?
Tables highlighting the data collated in Feeder Schools 2022
What is the value of feeder school lists?
Tables provide only a partial picture about the academic aspect of a school
Five key takeaway points from 2022 Feeder Schools
More students from Deis schools secured places on high-points courses than from fee-paying schools but disparity remains
Fee-charging schools continue to have an advantage - but it is slipping
Overall proportion of students from disadvantaged schools who secured a college place has fallen
Feeder schools: Why do some schools do better — or worse — than others?
Irish Times feeder school tables to a large extent reflect existing and in-built social inequalities
Irish-medium schools perform strongly
There are seven counties with no Irish-medium post-primary school provision at all
Who exactly is included in Feeder Tables 2022?
All incoming first-year students are included, no matter what year they sat the Leaving Cert
How to read the feeder schools tables
Data shows the rate of progression from secondary schools to third-level education
Feeder schools: Ironing out statistical quirks
College data accounts for current and previous students who register in the same year
Feeder schools: Drop in disadvantaged students going to college following return to normal Leaving Cert exams
School-leavers from fee-charging sector and affluent areas dominate high points university courses
Grade inflation: a knock-on effect from the pandemic proving difficult to deal with
It is widely understood that high grades contribute to the points race
Whole School Evaluation reports: Accessible analysis on school performance
Whole School Evaluation reports can help parents make a decision when it comes to choosing a school
Feeder schools: Five take-away points from the latest data
More students from Deis schools secured places on high-points courses than from fee-paying schools but disparity remains
How to read the feeder schools tables
Lists normally includes all schools where 11 or more pupils sat the Leaving Cert exam
Study shows high FE progression rate to further education
Students who attended a Further Education (FE) college are progressing on to further education
Which secondary school should you send your child to?
This choice can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for parents and guardians.
What’s stopping better information on schools?
A secondary school education is not defined by academic performance alone
Explaining the progression charts of Irish secondary schools
It is important to understand the component parts: there are two key numbers associated with each school listed
Irish Times view on the latest feeder school tables: making progress, must do better
Our education system is facilitating the aspirations of very many but within the published progression data are major challenges
Irish medium schools continue to outperform on Feeder lists
Gaelcholáistí overrepresented in the Feeder School listings across almost all rankings
How to read The Irish Times Feeder Schools list
Lists should be considered alongside whole-school evaluations and subject inspection reports
Affluent students 14 times more likely to go to university than disadvantaged peers
Educational inequality: ‘Feeder Schools’ data shows the extent of two-tier schools system
Ruling out statistical aberrations
Schools with dramatically falling numbers can have grossly inflated progression rates
Why some schools do better than others
Why do some schools send more students on to third-level institutions than others?
College not the only option as interest in further-education sector grows
Further education expanding to offer apprenticeship and traineeship programmes in finance and IT
Explaining the progression charts of Irish secondary schools
School figures also account for all students who sat the Leaving Cert in previous years
What’s pushing teachers’ buttons?
Schools are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit teachers. We look at the challenges facing the profession
Seven steps to choosing the right school for your child
Third-level progression rates are just one part of the puzzle for parents when selecting a secondary school for their child
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