A sound mind
in a healthy body

Academic Performance

At Castle Park School, we take immense pride in our pupils’ academic achievements. Our commitment to excellence is evident in the Drumcondra Primary Reading and Maths Test results, which benchmark our pupils’ proficiency and growth in these essential academic areas.

Whole School Maths Data
The proportion of pupils from Form II to Form VI performing at ‘expected levels or higher’ is 81%, surpassing the national average of 68%. Furthermore, 42% of our pupils are performing ‘above or well above expected levels’, compared to the national average of 34%.

Whole School English Data
Similarly, in English, the proportion of pupils across the School from Form II to Form VI performing at ‘expected levels or higher’ is 81%, exceeding the national average of 68%. Additionally, 51% of our pupils are performing ‘above or well above expected levels’ compared to the national average of 34%.

Inclusivity Note
Castle Park School includes children with EAL (English as an additional language) in our overall results for English Data.

Whole School Evaluation

In May 2025, our school underwent a whole school evaluation, carried out by an external evaluation team. The process provided an invaluable opportunity to reflect on and review the full breadth of our educational provision, involving a thorough and systematic examination of our school’s ethos, leadership, teaching and learning practices, and overall pupil experience. The full report, which presents the key findings and recommendations arising from that process, is available to view below.
 

Leaver Destinations

Our top leaver destinations in 2025 included Holy Child Killiney, Sandford Park, St Andrew’s College, St Columba’s College and Rathdown – all renowned as premier schools in South Dublin. We aim to align every pupil with a secondary school that will suit them best in the future. This requires a close understanding of the strengths and interests of each pupil, together with a clear understanding of the secondary school options available. Our Principal works consistently to ensure a successful transition for all our pupils to a wide range of excellent secondary schools.