📍 Croke Park this morning! Sarah is flying the flag for Athena at the JMB Education Conference. Curious about the Athena Tracker or our State Exam Analysis Reports? Come over for a chat! We’ve got hard copies of the reports there too, so you can have a browse. #JMBEducationConference #EdTechIE
Athena Analytics
Education Administration Programs
Athena Analytics provides data analytics solutions for schools and other educational institutions.
About us
Athena Analytics provides data analytics solutions for schools and other educational institutions, with the aim of solving the “data problem” in schools. That is, taking the large amounts of data schools are looking at every day and translating them into interpretable and actionable results. The Athena Analytics products allow Principals and teachers to react to trends in real time and ensure that no student gets missed in a very busy school system. The company was set up in July 2017 in Tralee, Co. Kerry by Emily Brick. Nearly 300 schools are using the Athena Reports and there are currently schools in every county using the product. Athena Analytics’ first product was the Athena Reports. The Athena Reports provide schools with a review of their State Examination results. This review can also be compared with specific cohorts, like DEIS schools or Irish-speaking schools. The information for reports on these cohorts is collected and collated by Athena Analytics. Through working with schools on the Athena Reports, it quickly became apparent that more extensive analytics were required. The main areas where schools sought expertise was around academic tracking, that is, the ability to understand a student’s underlying potential and highlight if they fall below this at any point. From this feedback our main software, the Athena Tracker, was built. The goal of the Athena Tracker is to support schools in ensuring each student achieves their own individual potential. Athena Analytics now works with over 300 post-primary schools in Ireland. To support this the business has grown significantly in 3 years. In 2019, Caroline McEnery, founder and Managing Director of the HR Suite, took a Non-Executive Director role in the company. In 2020, Athena Analytics appointed an Advisory Board, made up of experts in education. The Advisory Board provide advice and recommendations on the direction to take with our products, based on their specialist knowledge.
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http://www.athena.ie
External link for Athena Analytics
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
Employees at Athena Analytics
Updates
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School Holidays: Secondary School Academic Calendar 26/27: See here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dD-sGj87 To make things easier for teachers, students and parents, we’ve put together a simple guide to the 2026/2027 school calendar. Covering all the main dates, from mid-terms and bank holidays to Christmas, Easter and State exam timelines.
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What happens when AI can write the essay, but can’t defend it? https://lnkd.in/diw5YQVm Denmark is taking a bold step in tackling AI cheating in education. From now on, some students aged 16–19 will be required to orally defend their written assignments, while schools are also being encouraged to complete more written work under controlled conditions and monitor computer use. The move raises a much bigger question for educators, employers and policymakers: how do we make sure AI supports learning rather than replacing it? As AI becomes increasingly embedded in education, Denmark’s approach could be an early glimpse of how assessment itself may need to change.
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We are pleased to announce the first Athena Tracker Workshop of the new academic year, taking place in Dublin on 17 September. Formerly known as our SuperUser Workshops, these refreshed, in-person training sessions have been designed to provide focused, practical training tailored to your experience and skill level. Each session is designed to help you maximise the benefits of Athena Tracker through practical, hands-on learning, delivered at a pace suited to you and your level of experience. Workshop highlights: • In-person, practical training • Sessions tailored to different skill levels • Lunch included Further dates and locations are available, including Cork City, Naas, Cavan and more. See here to book and for more information: https://lnkd.in/dsxJKDdU
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How can we make sure the goals set in September actually stick? Our latest blog explores practical ways teachers can use the start of the school year to set meaningful, achievable goals with students. From understanding individual potential and starting small, to building in regular check-ins and helping students take ownership of their progress. With the right approach, goal-setting can be more than another task on the September to-do list. It can be the foundation for better conversations, earlier intervention and stronger progress throughout the year. 📚 Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/ej5NxESn
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Leaving Cert Results 2026 - we’re ready for you! Results Day is one of our busiest days of the year, but also one of the best. Our team is ready to support schools with their Athena Trackers and State Exam Reports as results are released. Wishing everyone receiving their results today the very best of luck! #LeavingCert2026 #LeavingCertResults #ResultsDay #ClassOf2026
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Happy Leaving Cert Results Day everyone! On this significant day in the school calendar, we’re delighted to introduce Athena’s new Executive Summary, designed to sit alongside our hugely popular Athena State Exam Reports. It brings the key insights into a concise, accessible format that’s ideal for: 👉 Boards of Management 👉 School leadership teams 👉 Key stakeholders 👉 Quick reference and discussion The Executive Summary doesn’t replace the detailed analysis. Instead, it makes it easier to share the bigger picture and turn results data into useful conversations. Schools signing up for an Athena Report this year will receive the Executive Summary at no additional cost. Because sometimes, the most useful addition to a detailed report is the one that helps everyone get straight to the point. 👉 Read the full article and find out more about Athena’s new Executive Summary here: https://lnkd.in/dh-rEv2C #AthenaReports #Education #SchoolLeadership #DataDrivenEducation #StateExams #EducationData #SchoolManagement #LeavingCert2026 #LC2026
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New resource for teaching climate change through storytelling launched for schools Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/dZsHPXbZ Via University College Cork #ClimateChange
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What happens when students can see their own progress, set their own goals and track how far they’ve come? For many schools using the Athena Tracker, the answer is greater ownership, stronger motivation and a healthier approach to achievement. The Athena Student Log-in is designed to put students at the centre of their learning journey, giving them direct access to the data and insights that shape their academic development. Rather than comparing themselves to others, students can focus on their own potential, monitor progress over time and make informed decisions about their goals. Read more about the Athena Tracker Student Log-in here: https://lnkd.in/dNWf8UZg