Adnoc Schools - Ghayathi - Branch 3
Executive Summary
ADNOC Schools - Ghayathi - Branch 3 maintains a Good overall rating, reflecting its consistent commitment to quality across key performance areas since the previous inspection in 2022. The school effectively serves students from KG to Grade 7, following an American curriculum.
Students demonstrate sustained achievement in Arabic-medium subjects, particularly in Islamic Education and Social Studies, with progress in English improving in Cycle 2. Learning skills are consistently Good, and students show positive attitudes and a growing sense of responsibility for their progress. The curriculum is broad, balanced, and effectively adapted to meet diverse learner needs.
The school excels in Health and Safety, which remains Outstanding, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment. Care and support for students, including those of determination, are Very Good, fostering an inclusive climate. Leadership and management are effective, promoting a positive learning culture and strong partnerships with parents, which have improved to Very Good.
Overall School Performance
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Adnoc Schools - Ghayathi - Branch 3 Overall Rating
Good for 2+ consecutive years
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students' achievement in Arabic-medium subjects is largely sustained, with Islamic Education and Social Studies performing well. While Arabic as a first language attainment has regressed to Acceptable, progress remains Good. English-medium subjects are maintained, with English progress in Cycle 2 improving to Good, though attainment in English, Mathematics, and Science remains Acceptable. Learning skills are consistently Good across phases. Islamic EducationSocial StudiesEnglish progressLearning Skills
Students' personal development is Good, characterized by positive attitudes, responsiveness to feedback, and motivation to improve. Their understanding of Islamic values and appreciation of Emirati culture are well-developed. Social responsibility and innovation skills are also Good, with students actively contributing to the school community and environment. Islamic valuesEmirati cultureSocial responsibilityinnovation skills
Teaching for effective learning and assessment is Good across all phases. Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and create stimulating lessons within a positive learning environment. Lesson planning is unified and integrates UAE culture, while internal assessment systems effectively measure student progress and provide constructive feedback. strong subject knowledgestimulating lessonseffective assessment
The curriculum design and implementation are Good, offering a broad, balanced, and age-appropriate program aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and national requirements. Curriculum adaptation is effective through differentiated tasks, bilingual support, and targeted interventions, ensuring most learners can access the content. Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworkdifferentiated tasksbilingual support
Health and safety, including child protection and safeguarding, are Outstanding, with comprehensive policies and efficient monitoring systems. Care and support are Very Good, featuring strong inclusion and counselling provisions for timely identification and intervention. IEPs and ALPs demonstrate measurable progress, fostering a positive and inclusive climate. Health and safetychild protectionsafeguardinginclusioncounselling
Leadership and management are Good, with senior leaders promoting an inclusive and positive learning culture. The school has an accurate understanding of its strengths and priorities, with well-focused improvement plans aligned to national objectives. Governance ensures appropriate staffing and resources, and partnerships with parents have improved to Very Good. inclusive learning cultureimprovement plansparent partnerships
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Emirati Values Awareness
Students demonstrate a strong awareness of Emirati values and can provide examples of their influence on life in the UAE.
Outstanding Safeguarding
The school has very effective child protection and safeguarding arrangements, with regular risk assessments and efficient monitoring systems.
Strong Care & Support
Specialist support and strong pastoral care promote well-being and inclusion, enabling students of determination to make good progress.
High-Quality Facilities
The school premises are of high quality, offering a range of specialist facilities designed to be accessible for all students.
Improved Parent Partnership
Partnerships with parents and the community have improved to Very Good, with a strong emphasis on engaging parents as active partners in learning.
Structured Reading Provision
The school provides a structured reading program across phases, supported by a renovated, well-resourced library and various initiatives.
Academic Performance Breakdown
While internal assessments show many students attaining above curriculum standards, standardized MAP assessments in Phase 2 indicate Weak attainment in English, Mathematics, and Science. International assessments (TIMSS, PIRLS) show results below international benchmarks, highlighting a need to strengthen problem-solving, reasoning, and inquiry skills across subjects.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team fosters an inclusive and positive learning environment, demonstrating a clear vision for school improvement. They effectively communicate with stakeholders and ensure that improvement plans are well-focused and aligned with national priorities. There is a strong commitment to engaging parents and providing high-quality resources.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students show sustained achievement in Arabic-medium subjects, particularly Islamic Education and Social Studies. While English-medium subjects are maintained, attainment in Arabic as a first language, English, Mathematics, and Science (as per standardized tests) requires improvement to meet international benchmarks. Learning skills are consistently Good.
Personal & Social Development
Students exhibit Good personal development, displaying positive attitudes and a strong motivation to learn. Their understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture is well-developed, and they demonstrate Good social responsibility and innovation skills, actively contributing to the school community.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching and assessment practices are Good, characterized by teachers' strong subject knowledge and their ability to create stimulating learning environments. Effective internal assessment systems provide constructive feedback, and lesson planning consistently integrates essential components and links to UAE culture.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
The curriculum is Good, being broad, balanced, and age-appropriate, aligning with the American Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and national requirements. It is effectively adapted through differentiated tasks, bilingual support, and targeted interventions, ensuring accessibility for most learners.
Protection, Care & Support
Health and safety, including child protection and safeguarding, are Outstanding, with comprehensive policies and efficient monitoring. Care and support are Very Good, providing strong inclusion and counselling for timely identification and intervention, and fostering a positive, inclusive climate for all students.
Areas for Development
- •Raise students’ achievement across all subjects and phases by strengthening students’ reading comprehension in both Arabic and English, extending students’ writing skills to produce longer, well-organised texts, developing students’ mathematical reasoning, and enhancing students’ practical investigation skills in science.
- •Improve teaching for effective learning, assessment, and curriculum by enhancing responsive teaching strategies, extending the consistent use of inquiry-based and higher-order learning strategies, strengthening the consistency and depth of assessment analysis, and strengthening curriculum adaptations for higher-attaining and gifted students.
- •Improve the impact of school leadership on students’ outcomes by sustaining focused efforts to raise student achievement, ensuring greater consistency in monitoring how teachers use assessment information, enhancing the role of middle leaders in monitoring, and maintaining a strong focus on professional growth and collaboration.
- •Improve students’ performance in international assessments (TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS) by aligning curriculum and assessment practices with international benchmarks, strengthening teaching strategies that develop reasoning, inquiry, and analytical skills, enhancing specific skills like reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning, and establishing clear action plans and regular reviews.