Al Rushed American School
Executive Summary
The school, Al Rushed American Private School, has achieved an overall effectiveness rating of Good, marking an improvement since its previous review. This progress is largely attributed to leaders providing regular training and rigorously monitoring teaching, which has elevated teaching quality to Good across the board.
Students' achievement in core subjects and learning skills has improved to Good, directly reflecting the enhanced teaching quality. Furthermore, students' attitudes and personal and social development are now Very Good, with their innovation skills rated as Good. Leaders effectively utilize a range of data for benchmarking and curriculum adaptation, particularly in core subjects, which have seen regular review and improvement.
While there is some support for students of determination (SEN) and those who are gifted and talented (G&T), its implementation in lessons is less evident. The school benefits from a calm and purposeful environment, with significant facility improvements over the past year. With strong support from governors, leadership has demonstrated a Good capacity for continuous improvement, having successfully reviewed and enhanced self-evaluation and school improvement processes.
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Al Rushed American School Overall Rating
Good
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
Provision for students of determination and lower attaining students is acceptable. While some support exists, its effectiveness in lessons is inconsistent, and these student groups do not always achieve the progress they are capable of. Teachers' use of appropriate techniques and resources for these students needs further development. Students of Determinationlower attaining students
Students' personal and social development, alongside their innovation skills, are very good. They exhibit positive, responsible attitudes and self-discipline, showing respect and sensitivity towards others. The school maintains very good procedures for student protection, care, and guidance, fostering a safe and healthy environment. personal and social developmentprotection, care, and guidancesafe and healthy living
Students demonstrate a very secure understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and their influence on life in the UAE, actively participating in cultural activities. They are knowledgeable about the UAE's accomplishments and share daily news, though their broader understanding of other world cultures is less developed. Islamic valuesEmirati and world culturesUAE accomplishments
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Improved Core Achievement
Students have shown significant improvement in their academic achievement across English, Mathematics, and Science subjects.
Positive Student Conduct
Students consistently exhibit positive behavior and a strong, engaged attitude towards their learning experiences.
Strong Cultural Identity
Students demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and possess comprehensive knowledge of the UAE's culture and heritage.
Enhanced Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and the overall learning experience for students have notably improved across the school.
Rich Enrichment Programs
The school offers a diverse range of enrichment activities and elective subjects, particularly benefiting older students in pursuing their interests.
Effective Leadership Impact
Leadership has demonstrated a significant positive impact through effective self-evaluation and successful implementation of improvements across various school aspects.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students’ achievement in core subjects and learning skills has improved to good overall because of the impact of improved teaching.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
Leaders at Al Rushed American School demonstrate a good capacity for improvement, actively reviewing self-evaluation and school improvement processes. They provide regular training and rigorously monitor teaching, which has led to overall enhancements in teaching quality and student outcomes. Governors provide strong support, contributing to the school's progress and facility improvements.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is Good overall, with notable improvements in English, Mathematics, and Science. Students consistently demonstrate good learning skills and make better than expected progress in most subjects. However, lower attaining students and those with SEN do not always make the progress of which they are capable.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills are Very Good. They exhibit positive behavior, self-discipline, and a strong understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture. Students actively participate in community activities and show a positive work ethic, though creativity and initiative in lessons could be further developed.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is Good. Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and create positive learning environments. Internal assessment processes are robust and benchmarked against external data, effectively informing differentiated activities. However, feedback to students often lacks specificity, and support for students of determination and lower attainers in lessons needs improvement.
Protection & Care
The school's provision for the protection, care, guidance, and support of students is Very Good. Procedures for student safety have improved, fostering a calm and purposeful environment. Students demonstrate a good understanding of safe and healthy living, with outstanding attendance rates.
Areas for Development
- •Students’ achievement, particularly in English and in other subjects.
- •Students’ transfer of skills in English to other subjects.
- •Teachers’ use of constructive feedback and tailored next steps to accelerate all students’ achievement.
- •Support for students with SEN and lower attaining students in lessons.