KHDA Inspection

• Attainment and progress are strong in English, mathematics and science, with outstanding progress in all phases in English and science.
• Attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic are mostly good in Primary and acceptable in Secondary.
• There is a rich learning culture across the school. Students demonstrate high levels of skill as independent thinkers who appreciate the opinions of others.
• Students demonstrate exceptional behaviour and attitudes.
• Students are considerate, polite and enjoy respectful relationships with other students and their teachers.
• Students have a clear understanding of Islamic values and a strong awareness of Emirati culture.
• The school encourages them to be aware of other cultures as well as their own.
• They demonstrate high levels of commitment to environmenta sustainability and conservation.

• Lesson time is used productively to develop students’ skills and knowledge with the support of teachers’ strong subject expertise.
• Teachers’ ongoing professional training is a priority.
• A comprehensive analysis of available assessment information enables the school to identify students’ progress although analyses are not well aligned to KHDA requirements.

• The curriculum is well organised and regularly reviewed.
• Older students are provided with a range of subject choices which prepares them well for the next stage of their education.
• Curriculum adaptations are based on the outcomes of data analyses and the needs of students.
• Extra-curricular activities enable students to demonstrate their innovation and enterprise skills.
• There are many opportunities for students to learn about the culture, values and life in the UAE.

• Child protection and safeguarding procedures are a high priority for the school.
• Regular training ensures that members of staff fully understand and act on their safeguarding duties.
• The school’s facilities are secure, hygienic and maintained to an excellent standard.
• There is effective supervision within school and on transport.
• Attendance is monitored rigorously.
• The school has secure systems to identify and support students of determination
• The governing board, principal and senior staff demonstrate inspirational leadership and commitment to wellbeing across the school. Policies and practices in classrooms highlight the importance of wellbeing.
• The school’s wellbeing trajectory shows outstanding improvement over time because of rigorous assessment which supports continual improvement in provision. A wealth of data are studied so that leaders can identify ways to improve and embed wellbeing for everyone in the school community.
• The wellbeing leaders, staff and the counsellor make up a strong approachable team. They are available to assist any member of the school community needing academic, emotional or personal support. Older students mentor younger students, and new teachers have allocated mentors to support them as they begin their careers in education. The breadth of the curriculum enables students to learn to be positive, respectful and reflective. Staff morale across the school is very high.
• The wellbeing curriculum permeates the school and is integrated throughout. The innovative programme is exceptionally well planned.
• Teaching teams effectively create inspiring classroom climates where teachers promote learning and wellbeing. Students, in turn, demonstrate high levels of engagement, resilience and character development.
• House captains and ambassadors serve as important role models.
• The broad range of additional activities helps to develop teamwork through shared challenges.
• Students feel safe and valued at school. They clearly understand the importance of digital safety.

• Leaders are highly committed and inspirational.
• Staff morale is high.
• Welfare and wellbeing are exceptionally well supported.
• Leaders have an accurate sense of the school’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Parents actively participate in the life of the school in a planned and purposeful manner.
• Governors provide support and challenge to school leaders.

• Inspirational leadership, highly committed governors and fully engaged parents.
• Students’ outstanding attitudes, behaviour and relationships.
• The broad and ambitious curriculum which supports students’ strong academic success.
• The high level of support provided to ensure students’ safety, welfare and wellbeing.
• The strong commitment to inclusion and wellbeing which is embedded across the school.

With an average score of 597, the school exceeded its 2021 target in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) by 69 points. No Emirati students participated in this assessment. In benchmark assessments over two years, students’ performance fell by one level in English, remained the same in science and increased by one level in mathematics. Outcomes were very good in English and outstanding in science and mathematics. The performance of Emirati students is good across all three subjects.