Masar Private School, Sharjah
SPEA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
Masar Private School's overall effectiveness has been rated Acceptable, maintaining the same rating as the previous review visit in 2023-2024. The school has demonstrated some progress in addressing prior recommendations, particularly in Kindergarten and in specific subjects within the High phase.
Significant improvements are noted in Kindergarten (KG) achievement, which has risen from Weak to Good, and in mathematics across all phases. English-based subjects in High also show improvement. However, progress in Arabic subjects and Elementary overall has been limited. Students' learning skills and teaching quality are rated Acceptable, while assessment systems are Good.
The school's leadership and management are Acceptable, with well-developed subject leader roles and thorough self-evaluation systems, though reliability of judgments needs refinement. Students' personal and social development, curriculum, and arrangements for protection, care, and guidance are all rated Good. Resources for teaching and learning are mostly good, and parental partnerships are strong.
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Masar Private 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 has generally effective systems in place for identifying and supporting students with special educational needs (SEN). However, low and high achieving students are not consistently challenged or supported enough to accelerate their progress across all phases and subjects. Students of DeterminationSEN support
Students' personal and social development is good, characterized by positive and responsible attitudes, self-reliance, and adherence to school rules. Relationships between staff and students are warm and cooperative, and the school actively promotes healthy lifestyles and a supportive atmosphere. positive attitudeshealthy lifestylessupportive atmosphere
The school's performance in national agenda priorities is acceptable. While external MAP data shows most students met or exceeded projected growth in English and mathematics, TIMSS test results in science for Grades 4 and 8 were at a low benchmark. Opportunities for students to develop innovation, enterprise, research, and critical thinking skills are underdeveloped. MAP dataTIMSS testinnovation skills
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
High Phase Achievement
Students in the High phase have shown improved achievement in English-based subjects, demonstrating stronger academic outcomes.
KG Provision & Outcomes
There has been a significant improvement in the provision and overall outcomes for children in Kindergarten, with achievement rising from Weak to Good.
Positive Student Behavior
Students consistently exhibit good attitudes and behavior, fostering high-quality relationships across the entire school community.
Assessment System Quality
The school has developed high-quality systems for assessing students' attainment and progress, providing reliable data for monitoring learning.
Improved Curriculum
The curriculum has been improved and is now rated as good, indicating effective design and implementation to support student learning.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement is acceptable overall. Achievement has improved in KG and in mathematics across the school, and in English-based subjects in High. However, there has been limited improvement in Arabic subjects or in Elementary overall.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership and management at Masar Private School are rated as Acceptable. While the school is actively developing sophisticated management systems and has well-developed subject leader roles, these efforts are not yet consistently leading to rapid improvements in student achievement across all areas. The school's self-evaluation systems are thorough, though the reliability of their judgments requires further refinement.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is acceptable overall, with notable improvements in KG and High phase English-based subjects. However, progress in Arabic subjects and Elementary overall remains limited, and learning skills are acceptable.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills are good. They demonstrate positive attitudes, responsible behavior, and strong relationships with staff. Islamic values and Emirati culture are well understood and celebrated, and students show good social responsibility.
Teaching Quality
Teaching and learning are acceptable, with assessment systems rated as good. While teaching for effective learning is acceptable, there is a need to improve teaching quality in Elementary and Middle phases to better meet the needs of all students.
Protection & Care
Arrangements for the protection, care, guidance, and support of students are good. The school ensures a safe environment, promotes healthy lifestyles, and provides effective systems for identifying and supporting students with special educational needs.
Areas for Development
- •Improve students’ achievement in the Arabic subjects across Elementary, Middle, and High phases, and in English-based subjects in Elementary and Middle.
- •Enhance the quality of teaching specifically in the Elementary and Middle phases to ensure more effective learning outcomes.
- •modify the curriculum more effectively to meet the diverse needs of all students, ensuring appropriate challenge and support.
- •Increase opportunities across the school for students to develop essential skills in innovation, enterprise, research, and critical thinking.
- •Refine the precision of self-evaluation judgments to more accurately identify areas for improvement and drive better provision and outcomes.