Manthena American School, Sharjah
SPEA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
The overall effectiveness of Manthena American School is rated as Good, marking a significant improvement since its previous review. This positive progression reflects the school's commitment to enhancing educational quality and student outcomes.
Academic achievement has seen notable improvements across various phases and subjects. In KG, all subjects are now rated Good, with attainment in English, mathematics, and science showing particular improvement. The quality of teaching and assessment has also risen to Good, supported by enhanced professional development and a robust assessment system. The school's curriculum has been modified, leading to higher standards and an overall Good rating.
The school demonstrates Very Good provision for health and safety, ensuring a protected and inclusive environment for all students. While leadership, parental partnerships, and governance are strong and rated Good, there is a recognized need to strengthen strategies for supporting gifted and talented (G&T) students and those learning English as an additional language (EAL).
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Manthena American School Overall Rating
Good
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school ensures good progress for students with special educational needs (SEN). However, strategies for effectively supporting gifted and talented (G&T) students and those learning English as an additional language (EAL) require further strengthening to ensure personalized learning experiences across all subjects and grades. Students of Determinationgifted and talentedEnglish as an additional language
Students' personal development is consistently good across all phases, characterized by positive attitudes, respect, and self-discipline. The school provides very effective protection, care, guidance, and support, with robust policies and procedures ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. Students actively engage in initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles and show mutual respect in their relationships with staff and peers. healthy lifestylespositive attitudesrespectful relationshipschild protectionsafeguarding
The school utilizes international benchmarking data such as MAP, TIMSS, TALA, and IBT to inform curriculum modifications and targeted interventions. While internal data shows good progress in some areas, external assessment results, particularly in MAP and TIMSS for Elementary and Middle phases, indicate weak attainment, highlighting areas for continued improvement in meeting national and international expectations. MAPTIMSSTALAIBTnational and international standards
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
English Writing Skills
Students demonstrate improved knowledge, skills, and understanding in extended and creative writing in English across all phases.
Improved Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and learning has significantly improved in most subjects across all phases, contributing to enhanced student achievement.
Innovation Skills Application
Students effectively apply their innovation skills in lessons and through project-based learning, fostering creativity and problem-solving.
Effective Safeguarding
The school has effective policies and procedures in place to ensure all students are protected in a safe and inclusive environment.
Strong Leadership
The principal and senior leaders exhibit strong professional competence and understanding of best practices, leading to effective school improvement.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students’ achievement is good overall, demonstrating significant improvements across various subjects and phases since the previous review.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team at Manthena American School, led by the principal and senior leaders, is characterized by strong professional competence and a clear understanding of best practices. This approach has resulted in effective school improvement, fostering positive partnerships with parents and the community, and ensuring that resources and facilities are well-managed to support student learning.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is rated as good overall, reflecting improved attainment and progress across most subjects and phases, particularly in KG and High school. Learning skills are also good, with students demonstrating engagement, collaboration, and innovation.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills are good overall. They exhibit positive attitudes, respect, and a strong understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture. Students actively contribute to the community and engage in innovation initiatives, though entrepreneurship skills require further development.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is good overall. Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use varied approaches to engage students, with effective use of practical learning experiences. Assessment systems are well-defined, and data is used to track progress, although personalized teaching for EAL students and development of critical thinking skills are still evolving.
Protection & Care
The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are good overall, with health and safety provisions being very good. Effective policies and procedures ensure a safe and inclusive environment. While support for students with special educational needs is good, care for gifted and talented students and EAL students requires strengthening.
Areas for Development
- •Strengthen strategies that support all students studying in English as an additional language.
- •Improve students’ attainment and progress in mathematics and science in Elementary and Middle phases, and their attainment in Arabic as a First Language (AFL) and Arabic as a Second Language (ASL) in Elementary, Middle, and High phases.
- •Develop strategies that effectively support gifted and talented (G&T) students in both lessons and extracurricular activities.