AL Ahliah Private School-Branch Al Ghubaiba, Sharjah
SPEA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
AL Ahliah Private School-Branch Al Ghubaiba received a rating of Good for its overall effectiveness, marking an improvement from its previous Acceptable rating in 2022-2023. This positive trajectory is attributed to the Good quality of leadership and strategic planning, coupled with the constructive contributions from the Board of Trustees and enhanced partnerships with parents.
The school demonstrates Good achievements across all subjects, supported by Good quality teaching, assessment processes, and curriculum design. Students exhibit Very Good personal and social development, with their innovation skills rated as Good. The learning environment is rated Very Good, fostering student growth and learning.
Procedures for student safety and health are rated Very Good, ensuring students receive Good levels of care. The school's strong focus on student wellbeing, health, and safety, along with positive student attitudes towards learning and appreciation of Islamic values and UAE culture, are key strengths driving the school forward.
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AL Ahliah Private School-Branch Al Ghubaiba Overall Rating
Good
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school has effective systems for identifying students of determination and gifted/talented students. Teachers provide appropriate support and guidance, though opportunities for gifted/talented students are not always consistently met in classrooms. students of determinationgifted and talented students
The school effectively promotes healthy lifestyles and maintains very good safety arrangements, including child protection. Students feel safe and are aware of behavioral rules, with staff providing appropriate support and guidance. healthy lifestyleschild protectionstudent safety
The school actively participates in external assessments to benchmark student performance against international standards. Students demonstrate a very good understanding of Islamic values, UAE culture, and global traditions, contributing positively to national identity. external assessmentsIslamic valuesUAE culture
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Positive Student Attitudes
Students demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and a strong appreciation for Islamic values, UAE culture, and heritage.
Strong Leadership & Planning
The school benefits from good quality leadership and strategic planning, driving overall effectiveness.
Student Wellbeing Focus
A significant strength is the school's dedicated focus on student wellbeing, health, and safety.
Board of Trustees Impact
The Board of Trustees makes positive contributions, actively working to improve school effectiveness.
Academic Performance Breakdown
The overall quality of students' achievements is Good, reflecting an improvement since the previous inspection. While internal assessments often show Outstanding levels, classroom observations generally indicate Good attainment and progress across most subjects.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The school's leadership, including the principal and senior teams, demonstrates a clear vision aligned with national priorities. They foster a supportive learning environment and are knowledgeable about teaching, learning, and assessment. While relationships and communication are effective, there is a need to further enhance the consistency of teaching quality and the precise use of assessment data to maximize student progress.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' overall achievements are rated Good, showing improvement since the last inspection. They demonstrate good attainment and progress in most subjects, with very good personal and social development and good innovation skills.
Personal Development
Students exhibit very positive and responsible attitudes towards their school and learning. Their behavior is very good, and they show a very good understanding of Islamic values, UAE culture, and global traditions. Innovation skills are rated Good.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching for effective learning is Good. Teachers plan clear lessons and create supportive environments. While they encourage independent work, the consistent use of challenging questions and effective assessment data to meet all student needs requires further development.
Protection & Care
The school provides very good protection, care, and support for students. Safety arrangements, including child protection, are very good, and students feel secure. Care and support for students, including those of determination, are Good, though opportunities for gifted/talented students in classrooms need enhancement.
Areas for Development
- •Improve teachers' use of assessment in lesson planning to ensure learning activities closely match the needs of all students.
- •Continue to improve the ability of middle leadership to enhance performance in their areas of responsibility.