The Abbey school Station Road, Tipperary town, Co Tipperary

Overall verdict: A student council has been very effective in liaising with students and school authorities and the "Edmund …

Overall verdict:A student council has been very effective in liaising with students and school authorities and the "Edmund Rice tradition of inclusivity" is practised throughout the school, according to the inspectors' report.

Main strengths of school

The school's swipe-card system records morning and evening attendance, enabling post-holders to monitor and carefully record attendance patterns.

The student council secured a suggestions box which allows students to communicate concerns or issues to school management.

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Any weaknesses identified?

At present, there is no school library, but plans to develop such a facility exist.

In one classroom visited by inspectors, the seating arrangements were cramped, inhibiting the potential for pair or group work to be used.