Providence English Private School
Executive Summary
The Providence English Private School (PEPS) has maintained its overall effectiveness rating of Good in the 2024-2025 inspection, consistent with its previous evaluation in 2022-2023. This reflects a stable performance across most areas, ensuring a quality educational experience for its students.
Academic performance shows varied improvements, with attainment and progress remaining Good in most subjects across Phases 2, 3, and 4. Notably, Arabic (First Language), Islamic Education, and Social Studies have improved to Good in Phase 2, and Arabic (Second Language) has seen progress to Good in Phases 2 and 3. Mathematics and Science attainment and progress have also become Good in Phase 2, while other subjects improved to Good in Phase 3. However, English in Phase 1 has declined to Acceptable, and Mathematics and Science in Phase 1 remain Acceptable.
Students' personal development and protection, care, and guidance are rated Very Good overall, highlighting the school's strong pastoral support. While leadership, including governance, remains Good, the inspection identified a need for more robust leadership in Phase 1 to enhance teaching quality and student learning outcomes. Additionally, the identification and support for students with additional needs are noted as underdeveloped.
Overall School Performance
Outstanding
Very Good
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Acceptable
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Very Weak
Providence English Private School Overall Rating
Good for 2+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The provision for students of determination is underdeveloped, with inspectors noting that the identification and support for students with additional needs require significant improvement. This indicates a gap in catering effectively to diverse learning requirements. underdevelopedadditional needs
Students' personal development and the school's provision for protection, care, and guidance are consistently rated Very Good across all phases. The school prioritizes safeguarding and ensures a supportive environment, contributing positively to student welfare. personal developmentprotection, care, and guidancesafeguarding
The school demonstrates strong performance in international benchmark assessments like PISA and TIMSS, often exceeding national averages. However, there is an identified need to further develop students' innovation and entrepreneurial skills, particularly within daily lessons, to fully align with national agenda goals. PISATIMSSinnovation skills
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong Student Attendance
Students in Phases 2, 3, and 4 demonstrate outstanding attendance, reflecting their commitment and engagement with school life.
Improved Arabic & Islamic Achievement
Significant improvements are noted in students' attainment and progress in Arabic (First and Second Language) and Islamic Education across various phases.
Robust Safeguarding
The school maintains a high standard for the safeguarding and protection of all students, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.
Effective Care & Support
Care and support for students in Phases 3 and 4 are very strong, contributing to their high achievements in external examinations.
Mathematics & Science Gains
Students show improved attainment and progress in Mathematics and Science, particularly in Phase 2, indicating effective teaching in these core subjects.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Overall, students' achievement is good, with notable improvements in Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science in specific phases. However, Phase 1's performance in English, Mathematics, and Science remains acceptable, and the progress of high-attaining students is not always maximized across all subjects.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team at Providence English Private School demonstrates a good overall effectiveness, including strong governance and effective self-evaluation. They are committed to continuous improvement, though a more robust approach is required for Phase 1 to ensure consistent high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is good overall, with strong attainment and progress in most subjects across Phases 2, 3, and 4. Notable improvements are seen in Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. However, Phase 1's outcomes in English, Mathematics, and Science are acceptable, and high-attaining students' progress is not consistently maximized.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development, along with their innovation skills, are good overall. They exhibit very positive attitudes, highly respectful relationships, and a secure understanding of healthy living. Strong engagement in community service and environmental awareness is evident, though innovation and entrepreneurial skills in lessons require further development.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is good overall, with teachers in Phases 2, 3, and 4 demonstrating secure subject knowledge and employing varied, engaging strategies. However, teaching in Phase 1 is acceptable, and there's a need for greater challenge in lessons to extend students' creative thinking and innovation skills across the school.
Protection & Care
The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are very good. The school maintains outstanding safeguarding practices, fosters highly respectful relationships, and provides effective care and support, particularly in Phases 3 and 4. Health initiatives are well-implemented, and attendance is outstanding in most phases, though variable in Phase 1.
Areas for Development
- •Enhance the capacity of middle leaders to effectively manage their departments and consistently raise standards in students’ achievement across the school.
- •Improve teaching and learning in Phase 1 to better meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of young learners.
- •Provide greater challenge in lessons to extend students’ learning, creative thinking, and innovation skills.