Al Bayan National School - Branch Al Hazana
Executive Summary
Al Bayan National School, located in Al Hazana, Sharjah, follows the Ministry of Education (MoE) curriculum and has been rated Acceptable in its most recent inspection conducted in February 2025. This rating is consistent with the previous inspection cycle, indicating that the school has maintained its performance level without significant overall improvement.
Student achievement across all subjects is rated Acceptable, with most students making expected progress in line with curriculum expectations. A notable strength is the personal and social development of students, who demonstrate good behaviour and a clear appreciation of Islamic and Emirati values. However, attainment in English language for Cycle 3 remains Weak, and high-achieving students are not sufficiently challenged to reach their full potential across subjects.
Teaching and assessment quality remains Acceptable, with instruction not consistently meeting the needs of all learner groups and critical thinking skills insufficiently developed. Leadership faces ongoing challenges including a high teacher turnover rate of 52% and governance limitations, which hinder the school's capacity to drive meaningful improvement. Student care and support for students of determination and gifted learners is rated Weak and requires urgent attention.
Overall School Performance
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Al Bayan National School - Branch Al Hazana Overall Rating
Acceptable for 4+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school has procedures to identify students of determination, but support provided to them and to gifted and talented students is rated Weak. Not all teachers demonstrate sufficient awareness of how to adapt their teaching to meet identified individual needs, and provision for high-achieving students is less effective. Students of DeterminationGifted and Talented
Student health, safety and welfare arrangements are effective, with all staff and parents aware of child protection policies. The school provides a very safe, hazard-free environment and students feel secure. Student attendance is very good at 96%, and the school promotes healthy lifestyles through workshops and health education programmes. Child Protection96% AttendanceHealthy Lifestyles
Students participate in international benchmark assessments including TIMSS and IBT. TIMSS 2023 results for Grades 4 and 8 exceed the global average, while IBT external assessment results indicate Weak performance in Arabic and English across cycles. The school uses international assessment data to a limited extent to inform teaching. TIMSSIBTArabic Language Assessment
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Personal Development
Students demonstrate positive attitudes toward learning, respectful relationships with teachers and peers, and a strong appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture and heritage across all phases.
Safety & Wellbeing
Health, safety and child protection arrangements are effective and well understood by all staff and parents. The school environment is very safe and student supervision is thorough at all times.
TIMSS Performance
TIMSS 2023 results for Grades 4 and 8 in Mathematics and Science exceed the global study average, representing a positive benchmark outcome for the school.
UAE Cultural Awareness
Students across all phases demonstrate strong awareness and appreciation of UAE heritage, Islamic values, and national traditions, actively participating in national celebrations and cultural events.
Daily School Management
Day-to-day school operations are managed effectively, with positive relationships and morale across all departments despite challenges posed by high staff turnover.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Student achievement across all subjects and phases is rated Acceptable. Internal assessment data consistently overstates performance compared to what is observed in lessons and student work. TIMSS 2023 results for Grades 4 and 8 exceed the global average in Mathematics and Science, while IBT external results indicate Weak performance in Arabic and English.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The acting principal provides a clear vision and appropriate strategic direction for the school, supported by positive relationships and morale across all departments. However, a high teacher turnover rate of 52% significantly undermines the consistency of improvement initiatives. The Board of Trustees requires strengthening to include all stakeholders and ensure accountability, including the appointment of a permanent principal and stabilisation of leadership at all levels.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Student achievement across all subjects and phases is rated Acceptable, with most students making expected progress in line with curriculum standards. Internal assessment data consistently overstates performance compared to lesson observations. TIMSS 2023 results for Grades 4 and 8 exceed the global average, while IBT external results indicate Weak performance in Arabic and English. High-achieving students are not sufficiently challenged to reach their full potential.
Personal Development
Personal and social development is rated Good overall, representing a key strength of the school. Students demonstrate positive attitudes toward learning, respectful relationships, and a strong appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture. Student attendance is very good at 96%. Social responsibility participation is Good in most phases but Acceptable in Cycle 3, where engagement in volunteering and innovation activities is more limited.
Teaching Quality
Teaching and assessment quality is rated Acceptable across all phases. Most teachers demonstrate sound subject knowledge, but lessons rely heavily on worksheets and textbooks with limited effective group work. Teaching does not consistently meet the needs of all learner groups, particularly high-achieving students, and critical thinking, problem-solving and innovation skills are not sufficiently developed. Assessment data is not used effectively enough to inform differentiated planning.
Protection & Care
Student health, safety and child protection arrangements are effective and rated Good, with all staff and parents aware of relevant policies. The school provides a very safe environment with thorough supervision at all times. However, student care and support is rated Weak, particularly for students of determination and gifted and talented learners, where identification and targeted support processes require significant improvement.
Areas for Development
- •Develop the Board of Trustees to include all stakeholders and ensure accountability for driving substantive improvements, including the appointment of a permanent principal and stabilisation of leadership at all levels.
- •Strengthen the capacity of leaders at all levels to drive improvement and increase student achievement across all subjects.
- •Improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, and curriculum adaptation to ensure all students - especially high-achieving students - reach their full potential.
- •Enhance care and support provided to all students, including improving identification of and support for students of determination and gifted and talented learners.