Pace British School branch sharjah - Muwailih
Executive Summary
Pace British School has maintained its overall effectiveness rating of Good in the latest inspection for the 2024-2025 academic year. The school has experienced an increase in student enrollment and has strengthened its leadership at both senior and middle levels, along with recruiting experienced staff. Strong collaboration among the governing board, parents, and external stakeholders significantly supports the school's mission.
Strategic planning and a whole-school approach have led to notable improvements, with Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Science progressing from acceptable to Good. Students' personal and social development is now rated Good overall, and their performance in external examinations is showing improvement. Teaching and assessment are consistently Good in most subjects, and curriculum adaptation has also improved to Good. The school maintains Very Good procedures for safeguarding and student protection, complemented by well-maintained facilities that effectively support learning.
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Pace British School branch sharjah - Muwailih Overall Rating
Good for 2+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school demonstrates efficient systems for identifying students with special educational needs (SEN) and provides individual education plans (IEPs). However, targeted support for gifted and talented (G&T) students requires further development to ensure their optimal progress. special educational needsindividual education plans
The school provides a very good standard of protection, care, guidance, and support for its students. Staff, students, and parents are well-informed about safeguarding policies, and rigorous arrangements are in place to protect students from various forms of abuse. Health and safety checks are thorough, and the promotion of healthy living is effective across most aspects of school life. safeguarding policieshealth and safetyhealthy living
Students show good understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture, actively participating in cultural events and community support initiatives. While external examination performance is improving, there is scope to further develop students' innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills across all phases. Islamic valuesEmirati cultureexternal examinations
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Phase 1 Achievement
Children's achievement and the overall provision in Phase 1 (Early Years and early Primary) are identified as key strengths, indicating a strong foundation for young learners.
Cultural Understanding
Students consistently demonstrate respect for Islamic values and a strong understanding of UAE culture, heritage, and history across all educational phases.
Student Welfare
The school prioritizes students' welfare, health, and safety, implementing effective procedures and fostering a secure learning environment across all grades.
Positive School Culture
Leaders and staff are highly effective in establishing a positive school culture, fostering strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, and maintaining international links.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement is good overall, with notable improvements in Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Science across several phases. English, Mathematics, and other subjects consistently maintain good attainment and progress. However, Arabic subjects generally remain at an acceptable level for attainment and progress. Higher-attaining and gifted and talented students do not always receive sufficiently challenging tasks to accelerate their progress.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team, including new senior and middle leaders, has adopted a whole-school approach to strategic planning, fostering effective collaboration among all stakeholders. This approach has successfully driven improvements across various subjects and aspects of school performance, maintaining a positive culture and strong community partnerships.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is rated as Good overall, with particular strengths in Phase 1 and consistent good progress in English, Mathematics, and Science. Improvements have been noted in Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Science from previous acceptable levels.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills are Good overall. They display positive attitudes, respectful relationships, and a good understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture. Attendance is very good, and students are punctual.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is Good overall in most subjects, showing improvement in Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Science. Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and engage students effectively, though opportunities for critical thinking and innovation need further development.
Protection & Care
The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are rated Very Good. The school has robust safeguarding policies, effective health and safety procedures, and strong relationships between staff and students. Identification and support for SEN students are efficient.
Areas for Development
- •Raise students’ achievement to a very good level across all subjects, ensuring consistent high performance.
- •Further improve the quality and consistency of teaching and the use of assessment across the school, particularly to challenge all ability groups.
- •Adapt the curriculum to further meet the needs and abilities of all groups of students, particularly the higher-attaining and G&T students.
- •Enhance the role of the middle leaders to further support teachers and to help improve students’ outcomes in their specialist subjects.