Al Amaal English High School, Sharjah
SPEA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
The overall effectiveness of Al Amaal English High School is rated as Acceptable, maintaining the same rating as the previous review. Students' achievement is generally acceptable across most subjects, with notable strengths in Arabic-medium subjects, science in the Middle phase, and English in the High phase. Students' personal and social development is rated as Good, reflecting their respect and responsibility.
Teaching and assessment are rated as Acceptable, with inconsistencies identified in using assessment data to differentiate learning for all students. The curriculum, while meeting statutory requirements, needs further modifications to adequately support Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Gifted and Talented (G&T) students. Care and support systems are in place, but behaviour management and inclusion require improvement.
Leadership ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, but its capacity to drive sustained positive change is hindered by a high staff turnover and limited resources. The governing board's composition, role, and responsibilities also require improvement to enhance its impact on student outcomes.
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Al Amaal English High School Overall Rating
Acceptable for 3+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
Provision for students with special educational needs (SEN) and gifted and talented (G&T) students is acceptable but requires further development. The curriculum lacks sufficient modifications, and differentiation in planning and lessons to meet their specific needs is still developing, limiting their progress. Special Educational NeedsGifted and Talented
Students demonstrate good personal development, responsible attitudes, and respect for school rules. They have a general understanding of safe and healthy living, participating in wellbeing activities. However, the overall protection, care, guidance, and support for students are rated as acceptable, with behaviour management and inclusion needing improvement. Personal developmentSafe and healthy living
The school employs a structured internal and external assessment system aligned with the UAE National Agenda. However, external benchmarking reveals discrepancies with internal results, and this data is not consistently used to improve teaching and learning, indicating an acceptable level of alignment. UAE National AgendaExternal benchmarking
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Achievement in Arabic & Science
Students demonstrate strong achievement in Arabic-medium subjects, science in the Middle phase, and English in the High phase.
Personal & Social Development
Students exhibit good personal and social development, showing respect, responsibility, and positive interactions within the school community.
Islamic & Emirati Culture
Students show a strong understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture and heritage.
Effective Daily Management
The school demonstrates effective daily management, ensuring smooth operations and a well-ordered environment.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement is acceptable overall. Progress is good in MoE subjects, science in Middle, and English in High. Learning skills are developing but require further enhancement in critical thinking and independent learning across all phases.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
Leadership at Al Amaal English High School focuses on ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. While dedicated to school operations, the leadership's ability to drive sustained positive change is challenged by factors such as high staff turnover and limited resources, impacting overall school improvement.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is acceptable overall, with good progress noted in Arabic-medium subjects, Middle phase science, and High phase English. However, learning skills, particularly critical thinking and independent learning, require further enhancement across all phases.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development and innovation skills are rated as good. They demonstrate responsible attitudes, respect for rules, and appreciation of Islamic and Emirati cultures. However, decision-making, creativity, enterprise, and innovation skills are underdeveloped.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is acceptable. While teachers possess secure subject knowledge, their understanding of how students learn varies. Inconsistencies exist in using assessment data for differentiated planning and in fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning skills.
Protection & Care
The protection, care, guidance, and support for students are acceptable. Students generally understand safe and healthy living, and bullying incidents are rare. However, behaviour management and inclusion are areas needing improvement, and the curriculum lacks sufficient modifications for students with special educational needs.
Areas for Development
- •Improve students’ achievement in all subjects and phases to be at least good.
- •Enhance teachers’ effective use of assessment information to plan and deliver lessons that meet the needs of all ability groups and develop self-reliant learners.
- •Adapt and deliver the curriculum to ensure that all students have the necessary skills for their next steps in learning.
- •Strengthen the impact of leadership and management on improving students’ outcomes.
- •Improve the governing board’s composition, role, remit, and responsibilities and its impact on the school’s improvement.