Our Own English High School - Girls - Sharjah - Industrial Area 6
Executive Summary
Our Own English High School - Girls - Sharjah - Industrial Area 6, a prominent CBSE curriculum school, has achieved an overall effectiveness rating of Very Good in its latest SPEA inspection (2022-2023), marking a significant improvement from its previous "Good" rating in 2019. This progress is largely attributed to effective leadership, consistent teacher professional development, and rigorous performance management.
The school demonstrates Outstanding strengths in students' personal and social development, along with exemplary safeguarding practices. Academic achievement has seen substantial improvement, particularly in English, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects at the High phase, contributing to a highly supportive and engaging learning environment.
Key strengths include students' positive behavior, strong partnerships with parents, and the principal's impactful leadership in driving continuous school improvement. The curriculum effectively offers students diverse opportunities to explore interests and broaden their global understanding.
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Our Own English High School - Girls - Sharjah - Industrial Area 6 Overall Rating
Very Good
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school demonstrates an Outstanding commitment to inclusive education through systematic curriculum modifications that cater to all student groups, including Students of Determination. Care and support provisions are highly effective, ensuring a nurturing environment, although some lower attainers and SEN students in Social Studies may experience slower progress. Students of Determinationcurriculum modifications
Students' personal and social development, alongside their wellbeing, is rated Outstanding. The school provides rigorous safeguarding and health and safety arrangements, fostering a highly supportive environment where students exhibit exemplary behavior, strong self-discipline, and a deep sense of camaraderie. safeguardinghealth and safetyexemplary behavior
The school's performance in National Agenda goals is rated Very Good. It effectively uses international benchmarking data like CAT4, ASSET, TIMSS, and PISA to track progress, and students demonstrate a strong understanding of sustainable global goals, consistently linking them to the UAE vision, particularly in Social Studies. international benchmarking datasustainable global goalsUAE vision
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Academic Excellence in High School
Students in the High phase demonstrate outstanding achievement in English, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects, reflecting high academic standards.
Exemplary Student Conduct
Students consistently exhibit very positive and exemplary behavior, fostering a respectful and disciplined learning environment throughout the school.
Impactful Professional Development
The school's investment in professional development has significantly improved the quality of teaching and learning across all phases and most subjects.
Strong Parental Engagement
The school maintains strong partnerships with parents, ensuring effective communication and collaborative support for student learning and well-being.
Effective Leadership for Improvement
The principal and senior leaders show a profound impact on continuous school improvement, driving positive changes in educational quality.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement across all phases is consistently Very Good, with the High phase demonstrating Outstanding performance in core subjects. Significant improvements are noted in Islamic Education and Primary Arabic, reflecting effective teaching and learning strategies.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team, spearheaded by the principal, demonstrates an Outstanding commitment to continuous school improvement, evidenced by effective planning, rigorous performance management, and strong partnerships with parents and the community. Their approach fosters a highly supportive learning environment and drives significant enhancements in teaching quality and student outcomes.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement across the school is rated Very Good, with notable outstanding performance in English, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects at the High phase. Students consistently make better-than-expected progress, demonstrating strong learning skills and engagement.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development, along with their innovation skills, is Outstanding. They exhibit exemplary behavior, a deep understanding of Islamic and Emirati values, and a strong sense of social responsibility, actively contributing to the school and wider community.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is rated Very Good, reaching Outstanding in the High phase. Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and effectively use assessment data to monitor progress, though feedback to students on improvement and consistent innovation development in lessons require further enhancement.
Protection & Care
The school provides Very Good protection, care, guidance, and support for students, with safeguarding and health and safety arrangements being Outstanding. Rigorous procedures and a highly supportive environment ensure students feel safe, promoting healthy lifestyles and addressing individual needs effectively.
Areas for Development
- •Building on the significant improvements in students’ achievement since the last review.
- •Continuing to improve teaching and learning.
- •Strengthening responsibility and accountability processes for ensuring higher student outcomes in external benchmark tests, particularly in Middle mathematics and science.