“The teachers in the Arabic and Islamic subjects are genuinely dedicated, and my children feel part of a community that shares our values. But I do worry about the state of the building and the number of new faces in the staffroom each year.”
— Grade 7 Parent(representative)“The school keeps us well informed and the staff genuinely care about the children's wellbeing. We feel heard as parents, which matters a great deal.”
— Cycle 2 Parent(representative)Health and safety is rated Weak across all cycles. Civil Defence has classified the building as high risk. Issues include structural damage, electrical risks, poor ventilation (especially in boys' classrooms), and playground dangers. No contingency plan exists if the new building expansion is delayed. This was flagged in 2022 and has worsened.
Over 60% of staff have left since 2022, including the principal, vice principal, and SENCO. Teaching in Cycles 1 and 2 has regressed to Acceptable. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning are rarely promoted. Differentiation for different student groups is inconsistent. Middle leadership lacks accountability.
Families from Arab-speaking backgrounds, particularly Egyptian, Jordanian, or Yemeni communities, seeking an affordable MoE-curriculum school with strong Arabic language instruction, a culturally familiar environment, and active parent-school communication in the Bani Yas and Jarn Yafour areas.
Families prioritising English-medium academic outcomes, international university pathways, modern facilities, or ADEK-rated Good or above schools; the current Weak rating, high staff turnover, and health and safety concerns make this school a poor fit for parents with high academic expectations or children with additional learning needs requiring specialist support.
The fees are manageable for our family and the Arabic teaching is strong. But I hope the school sorts out the building issues soon - it is not the environment I want my children in long-term.