Al Delta English School
Executive Summary
The overall effectiveness of Al Delta English School is rated as Acceptable, maintaining the same judgement as the previous review. Notable improvements have been observed in KG provision and governance, which are no longer weak. Additionally, student achievement in Islamic education, social studies, and mathematics has improved to be Good.
Teaching quality has improved, and assessment processes are now Acceptable, with leaders demonstrating a clear understanding of effective teaching practices. Despite a higher teacher turnover in 2023, class sizes and resources adequately support all student groups. Significant upgrades have been made to the external security and KG outdoor spaces. Parents and students express satisfaction with the quality of education and feel safe within the school environment.
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Al Delta English School Overall Rating
Acceptable for 2+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school provides learning support for ESL and SEND students through custom activities and access to licensed school counselors. The provision for care and support for students is rated as Good, ensuring that individual needs are addressed effectively within the school community. ESLSEND studentsSchool CounselorsCare and support
Students' personal and social development, including their innovation skills, are consistently rated as Good across all phases. The school maintains rigorous health and safety standards, and provides good care and support for all students, fostering a positive and secure learning environment. Personal developmentHealth and safetyCare and support
The school participates in international benchmark tests such as ASSET, CAT4, ACER, and IBT. While achievement in Islamic education, social studies, and mathematics is good, external ASSET data indicates acceptable or weak attainment in English, Mathematics, and Science across various phases, suggesting inconsistent performance against national and international standards. ASSETCAT4ACERIBTIslamic educationsocial studiesmathematicsEnglishScience
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Positive Student Attitudes
Students demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and show good achievement in Islamic Education, social studies, and mathematics.
Rigorous Safeguarding
The school has rigorous procedures in place to safeguard students and effectively manage behavior.
Effective Parental Partnerships
High parental satisfaction rates are noted, supported by effective partnerships between the school and parents.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement is acceptable overall. While there have been improvements in Islamic Education, social studies, and mathematics to a good level, external benchmark data indicates acceptable or weak attainment in English, Mathematics, and Science across various phases. Learning skills are generally good, but opportunities for independent learning and innovation need to be more consistently provided across all subjects and phases.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team at Al Delta English School is focused on continuous improvement, having successfully addressed previous weaknesses in KG provision and governance. They demonstrate an understanding of effective teaching and are working to enhance teaching and assessment processes, despite challenges posed by teacher turnover. Leaders prioritize student safety and parental satisfaction, fostering strong community partnerships.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is acceptable overall, with good progress noted in Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Mathematics across Primary, Middle, and High phases. English and Science achievement is acceptable, while other subjects are acceptable in KG, Primary, and Middle, but good in High. Learning skills are generally good, though KG children need more opportunities for independent technology use and cross-subject application of learning.
Personal Development
Students demonstrate good personal and social development, including positive attitudes to learning, respectful behavior, and supportive relationships. They show a clear understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture, actively participating in cultural events. Social responsibility and innovation skills are acceptable, with students contributing to community activities, but further development is needed in entrepreneurship and innovation projects.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is acceptable overall. Teachers possess secure subject knowledge, and effective strategies are more evident in Middle and High phases. While lesson planning is purposeful, differentiation for diverse abilities and consistent promotion of critical thinking and innovation are areas for improvement, especially in KG and Primary. Assessment processes are mainly coherent, with leaders understanding external benchmarks, but day-to-day use of assessment to inform teaching varies.
Protection & Care
The school provides good protection, care, guidance, and support for students. Rigorous procedures are in place for safeguarding and behavior management, ensuring students feel safe. Care and support are good, with positive relationships between staff and students. Health and safety arrangements are effective, and students are punctual with good attendance rates.
Areas for Development
- •Improve students’ achievement across all subjects and phases.
- •Further improve the quality of teaching, the use of accurate assessment, and the monitoring of the impact on students’ outcomes across all subjects and phases.
- •Further develop leadership and management.