Mayoor Private School, Abu Dhabi
ADEK Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
Mayoor Private School has achieved an overall ADEK Irtiqa rating of Very Good for the 2024-2025 academic year, demonstrating significant improvement from its previous inspection. The school is recognized for its robust arrangements in ensuring the health and safety of all individuals and fostering a highly inclusive environment.
The school excels in students' achievement across many subjects, particularly in English, Islamic Education, and Science, with many phases demonstrating Very Good attainment and progress. Its Indian curriculum is effectively adapted to meet diverse student needs, and the school actively benchmarks student attainment against international standards through participation in TIMSS, PISA, and PIRLS.
Leadership and management are rated Very Good, driven by leaders' deep understanding of the school's context and commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment. The school's extensive specialist facilities and resources further promote inclusivity and student thriving, contributing to a purposeful learning culture.
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Mayoor Private School Overall Rating
Very Good
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students demonstrate very good attainment and progress in English, Islamic Education, UAE Social Studies, and Science across most phases. Mathematics shows good attainment in some phases, while Arabic as a second language requires further development in fluent reading and writing. Learning skills are generally very good, enhanced by technology integration. EnglishIslamic EducationScienceLearning Skills
Students' personal development is good across most phases, influenced by attendance rates, but very good in Middle school. Understanding of Islamic values and Emirati/world cultures is good, while social responsibility and innovation skills are consistently very good across all phases. Social responsibilityinnovation skills
Teaching for effective learning is very good in KG, Primary, and Secondary phases, and good in Middle school. Assessment practices are consistently very good across all phases, reflecting the school's focus on teaching strategies and effective use of assessment data. Assessment practicesteaching strategies
Curriculum design and implementation are good across all phases, with a need to broaden choices in upper phases. Curriculum adaptation is very good, effectively meeting the needs of most students across all phases and preparing them for international assessments. Curriculum adaptationinternational assessments
Health and safety arrangements, including child protection and safeguarding, are outstanding. Care and support for students are very good, underpinned by an inclusive approach that ensures active engagement of all students, including those of determination. Health and safetyinclusive approach
Leadership and management are very good overall. The effectiveness of leadership, self-evaluation, and improvement planning are very good, driven by leaders' deep understanding and commitment to an inclusive environment. Governance is good, with a need for further engagement in daily processes. Effectiveness of leadershipinclusive environment
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Improved Overall Rating
The school's overall performance has improved from Good to Very Good since the previous inspection, reflecting significant progress across key areas.
Robust Health & Safety
Outstanding measures are in place to ensure the health and safety of all students and adults, creating a secure and conducive learning environment.
Effective Leadership
The leadership team's effectiveness fosters a highly inclusive environment and a purposeful learning culture, driving continuous improvements.
Strong International Benchmarking
Students consistently exceed international standards in PISA for scientific, mathematical, and reading literacy, demonstrating strong academic performance.
High-Quality Facilities
The school boasts high-quality and extensive specialist facilities and resources that promote inclusivity and enable students to thrive.
Technology Integration
The practical application and appropriate use of technology significantly enhance student learning across most subjects and improve learning skills.
Academic Performance Breakdown
The school demonstrates strong performance in standardized and international assessments, with students exceeding targets in PISA for scientific, mathematical, and reading literacy. CBSE results show outstanding attainment in English and strong performance in Science subjects for Grades 10 and 12.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team at Mayoor Private School is highly effective, demonstrating a clear vision and deep understanding of the school's context. They are committed to driving improvements, particularly in technology integration, literacy development, and fostering an inclusive educational environment. While governance is good, there is an identified need for more active involvement in daily operations.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students generally attain levels above curriculum standards in most subjects, with outstanding results in Grade 12 MoE examinations for Arabic and Islamic Education. While internal data shows consistent outstanding attainment, there's a need to align assessment outcomes with observed knowledge and skills in lessons, and address progress inconsistencies among specific student groups.
Personal & Social Development
Students show positive attitudes and self-reliance, actively engaging in projects and volunteering. Their understanding of Islamic values and Emirati/world cultures is very good, and social responsibility and innovation skills are strong across all phases. However, personal development is influenced by low attendance rates in some phases.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching has improved significantly, with effective strategies and technology integration enhancing learning. Assessment practices are very good, with teachers effectively using data to support students and students engaging in self-assessment. There is a need to consistently provide timely constructive feedback and enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
The curriculum is well-designed and adapted to meet the needs of most students, with effective mapping to prepare for international assessments. However, the range of choices available for students in the upper phases needs to be broadened to further enhance personal development.
Protection, Care & Support
The school maintains outstanding health and safety arrangements, including robust child protection and safeguarding measures. Care and support for students, including those of determination, are very good, ensuring an inclusive environment where all students are actively engaged in learning.
Areas for Development
- •Further improve students’ attainment and progress by maximizing reading and writing in Arabic as a second language, extending opportunities for independent practical investigations in science, and enhancing application skills for real-world problems in mathematics.
- •Strengthen teaching, assessment, and learning skills by allowing sufficient time for students to respond to teacher questions, embedding consistent constructive feedback, and enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving across all subjects and phases.
- •Further strengthen the impact of leadership by enhancing middle leaders’ capacity to improve teaching and learning, ensuring more flexibility in the curriculum to meet personal development needs, strengthening self-evaluation and target setting, and improving student attendance across all phases.
- •Ensure alignment between internal assessment outcomes and the knowledge and skills demonstrated in lessons for Islamic Education, Arabic as a second language, and UAE Social Studies.
- •Address inconsistencies in progress among different student groups, particularly lower attaining students and students with additional learning needs, including students of determination, across various subjects and phases.
- •Strengthen extended writing and speaking skills for students across all phases in English, and accelerate the progress of students with gifts and talents in phases 1, 2 and 3.
- •Enhance students’ skills in data management and reasoning for independent problem-solving in mathematics, and application skills for real-world problem solving in phases 2, 3 and 4.
- •Increase opportunities for investigations and experiments in science laboratories and encourage scientific research, fostering inquiry-based learning and enhancing research skills.