Delhi Private School - Sharjah - MuwailihSPEA Inspection Report & RatingsLast Updated: April 7, 2026
Executive Summary
Delhi Private School - Sharjah - Muwailih has achieved an overall effectiveness rating of Very Good, marking an improvement since its previous inspection in 2018. The school's leadership demonstrates a clear strategic direction, with accurate and successful self-evaluation and improvement planning.
Key strengths include students' overall achievement in UAE social studies, English, mathematics, science, and other subjects, along with their personal and social development and innovation skills. High-quality professional development for teachers has significantly improved teaching and learning, leading to enhanced student achievement in most areas.
The school maintains outstanding health and safety arrangements, including robust child protection systems. Strong partnerships with parents and the community further contribute to the school's positive environment, although areas for development include students' achievement in Arabic language and Islamic education, and accelerating the progress of gifted and talented students.
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Delhi Private School - Sharjah - Muwailih Overall Rating
Very Good
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school effectively identifies and supports students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through specialist staff and individualized plans. However, support for Gifted and Talented (G&T) students is more effective through co-curricular activities than within the curriculum and daily lessons. Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesGifted and Talented
Students demonstrate outstanding personal and social development, exhibiting positive attitudes, resilience, and self-discipline. The school provides an exceptionally safe environment with highly effective safeguarding procedures and actively promotes healthy living through various initiatives. positive attitudesresiliencehealthy living
Students show a very good understanding of national identity and citizenship, comparing ideologies and explaining the UAE government's role in promoting happiness. They also demonstrate excellent understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture, actively participating in related celebrations and events. national identityEmirati cultureIslamic values
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Student Academic Achievement
Students demonstrate very good to outstanding achievement in UAE social studies, English, mathematics, science, and other subjects across all phases.
Personal & Social Development
Students exhibit outstanding personal and social development, including strong innovation skills, positive attitudes, and active participation in co-curricular activities.
Improved Teaching Quality
Teachers' enhanced knowledge and effective use of continuous professional development have significantly improved the quality of teaching and learning.
Robust Safeguarding
The school maintains outstanding health and safety arrangements, with highly effective child protection systems and exceptional student supervision.
Strategic Leadership
Leadership demonstrates a collective and clear strategic direction, with accurate self-evaluation and successful improvement planning.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement is very good overall, with outstanding performance in English across all phases. While most subjects show very good progress, Arabic language and Islamic education are areas identified for improvement.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team at Delhi Private School demonstrates a highly effective and strategic approach, characterized by clear direction and successful improvement planning. They foster strong partnerships with parents and the community, ensuring all aspects of school management and resources are very well maintained to support student outcomes.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is very good overall, with outstanding performance in English across all phases. Most students make better than expected progress in core subjects, though achievement in Arabic and Islamic education requires further development.
Personal Development
Students demonstrate outstanding personal and social development, exhibiting positive attitudes, strong resilience, and excellent understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture. They are consistently well-behaved and actively engage in community programs.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is very good, with teachers possessing secure subject knowledge and adapting strategies to meet most students' needs. Effective use of questioning and technology promotes engagement, but accelerating the progress of higher-attaining and gifted students is an area for refinement.
Protection & Care
The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are outstanding, with highly effective safeguarding procedures and a safe learning environment. Relationships between staff and students are exemplary, and comprehensive guidance supports students' well-being and career aspirations.
Areas for Development
- •Improve students' achievement in Arabic language and Islamic education across all phases.
- •Enhance support in lessons to accelerate the achievement of gifted and talented students.