Al Basaier Private School - Branch Shargan
Executive Summary
Al Basaier Private School, located in the Shargan area of Sharjah, is an Arabic-medium school following the Ministry of Education curriculum. Established in 1991, the school serves students from KG1 through Grade 9 and has maintained a Good overall effectiveness rating across its most recent inspection cycles, reflecting sustained improvement from an Acceptable rating recorded in 2018.
The school's 816 students achieve Good outcomes across all subjects and phases. A notable highlight is the improvement in Science progress in Cycle 3, which has risen to Very Good. Students demonstrate Very Good personal development, strong attendance at 97.5%, and a positive, respectful school culture. The quality of teaching is Good across all cycles, with teachers planning engaging lessons and using varied strategies, though differentiation for higher-attaining and gifted students remains an area for development.
Leadership provided by the principal and middle leadership team is Good, supporting a positive learning environment. The school's self-evaluation processes and use of assessment data to drive individual student improvement are identified as key areas for further development. The school has demonstrated consistent progress and won first place in the Sustainability and Environment Competition for 2023/2024.
Overall School Performance
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Al Basaier Private School Overall Rating
Good for 2+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school has effective processes for identifying and supporting students of determination, with 25 students receiving tailored individual learning plans. These students make consistent progress comparable to their peers in lessons. However, identification and challenge for gifted and talented students is less consistent and remains an area for improvement. Students of DeterminationIndividual Learning PlansGifted and Talented
Student personal development is rated Very Good, with students demonstrating positive attitudes, self-discipline, and mutual respect across all phases. Attendance is very high at 97.5% and students make healthy lifestyle choices supported by the school's counselling staff. The school provides a safe, welcoming environment with effective child protection procedures and regular health checks. Very Good Personal Development97.5% AttendanceChild Protection
The school uses the International Benchmark Test (IBT) to compare student performance against international standards, with external results showing Very Good attainment in English and Mathematics in Cycles 2 and 3. Students demonstrate strong awareness of Islamic values and UAE culture and heritage, with Cycle 2 and 3 students rated Very Good in this area. Arabic language arts assessments (Tala'a) show Very Good attainment in Cycles 2 and 3. IBTIslamic ValuesUAE CultureTala'a Assessment
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Science Progress Improvement
Student progress in Science in Cycle 3 improved from Good to Very Good, representing a notable achievement since the previous inspection cycle.
Very Good Personal Development
Students across all phases demonstrate Very Good personal and social development, showing responsible, positive attitudes and strong self-reliance in school activities.
Outstanding Attendance
Student attendance stands at 97.5%, reflecting a strong culture of punctuality and commitment to learning across the school community.
Inclusion & SEN Support
The school's systematic identification and support for students of determination is a recognised strength, with these students making consistent progress aligned with their peers.
Sustainability Award
The school achieved first place in the Sustainability and Environment Competition for 2023/2024, reflecting strong student engagement in environmental initiatives.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Student achievement is Good across all subjects and phases. Internal assessment data consistently shows higher levels than observed in lessons. External IBT data confirms strong performance particularly in Cycles 2 and 3 for English and Mathematics.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The principal and middle leadership team at Al Basaier Private School provide Good leadership that has driven sustained improvement since the 2018 inspection. Leadership supports a positive and inclusive learning environment, with effective deployment of the learning support team. However, self-evaluation processes need to more fully leverage precise internal and external assessment data to better identify and prioritise areas for improvement at the individual student level.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Student achievement is Good across all subjects and all phases of the school. A notable improvement is the rise in Science progress in Cycle 3 from Good to Very Good. External IBT data confirms strong performance in English and Mathematics in Cycles 2 and 3, with Outstanding results. Most student groups, including students of determination, make progress better than expected, though gifted and talented students do not consistently receive sufficient challenge.
Personal Development
The quality of students' personal and social development is Very Good overall. Students demonstrate responsible, positive attitudes, mutual respect, and strong self-reliance. Attendance is very high at 97.5% and students actively participate in volunteering, community service, and sustainability initiatives. Innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity skills are identified as areas requiring further development across all phases.
Teaching Quality
Teaching quality is Good across all phases and subjects. Teachers demonstrate sound subject knowledge and plan engaging, well-structured lessons using varied activity-based strategies. Teacher-student interaction is positive and productive. Assessment quality is Acceptable, with internal systems providing consistent data but not yet being used with sufficient precision to target individual student learning needs or to consistently challenge higher-attaining students.
Protection & Care
The quality of student protection, care, guidance and support is Good overall. The school has effective safeguarding procedures including child protection arrangements, regular risk assessments, and a medical team providing excellent care. Facilities meet the needs of all enrolled students including those with physical challenges. Pastoral support and guidance is effective, with counselling staff providing support on both personal and psychological levels.
Areas for Development
- •Teachers should consistently analyse and use assessment data to meet individual students' learning needs, providing appropriate levels of support and challenge.
- •Enhance the curriculum to support cross-subject links and students' learning skills, and provide more options that enrich their personal and social development.
- •The school's self-evaluation model should fully utilise precise and reliable internal and external assessment data to identify school priorities in a way that ensures sustained improvement.