Rosary School LLC

Curriculum
British
SPEA
Good
Location
Sharjah
Fees
AED 10K - 12K

Executive Summary

Rosary School LLC has achieved a Good overall effectiveness rating, marking an improvement since its previous review. The school is recognized for its strong leadership, which has facilitated strategic planning and a whole-school approach to improvement.

Key strengths include consistent student progress across all subjects and phases, a deep understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture, and effective use of assessment data. The school provides comprehensive support for gifted and talented (G&T) and special educational needs (SEN) students, complemented by strong governance and parental involvement.

The inspection also highlighted Very Good procedures for student safeguarding and protection, alongside very well maintained learning environments and facilities. While students' attitudes to learning remain very positive, areas for development include improving achievement in national and international benchmarking examinations and enhancing the quality of teaching.

Overall School Performance

Inspection Year 2023-2024

Outstanding

Very Good

Good

Acceptable

Weak

Very Weak

Rosary School LLC Overall Rating

Good

SPEA Performance Standards

The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.

Inclusive Education
Very Good

The school demonstrates comprehensive support for students of determination, including gifted and talented (G&T) and special educational needs (SEN) students. Curriculum modifications are successfully implemented through push-in and pull-out sessions to meet diverse learning needs. gifted and talented (G&T)special educational needs (SEN)push-in and pull-out sessions

Wellbeing
Very Good

Students' personal and social development, along with their innovation skills, are very good overall. The school maintains a calm atmosphere with positive student attitudes and rare bullying, reinforced by positive teacher-student relationships and awareness of healthy lifestyles. positive attitudeshealthy lifestylespositive behaviour

National Agenda
Good

Students show a very good understanding and respect for Islamic values and Emirati culture, actively participating in cultural events and community initiatives. However, achievement in national and international benchmarking examinations across all subjects and phases is an area requiring further improvement. Islamic valuesEmirati culturenational and international benchmarking examinations

Key Highlights

Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.

Student Progress

Students consistently demonstrate good progress across all subjects and phases, indicating effective teaching and learning strategies.

Cultural Understanding

Students exhibit a strong understanding of and respect for Islamic values and Emirati culture, actively engaging in related activities.

Assessment Data Analysis

The school effectively analyzes assessment data to closely monitor students' progress and inform teaching practices.

Inclusive Support

Comprehensive support is provided for gifted and talented (G&T) and special educational needs (SEN) students, ensuring their diverse needs are met.

Strong Governance & Parental Involvement

The school benefits from strong governance and successful parental involvement, fostering a collaborative and supportive community.

Academic Performance Breakdown

Early YearsFS1-FS2
Islamic Education
Arabic (First Language)
Arabic (Additional Language)
Social Studies
English
Good
Mathematics
Good
Science
Good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE)
Good
PrimaryYears 1-6
Islamic Education
Good
Arabic (First Language)
Good
Arabic (Additional Language)
Good
Social Studies
Good
English
Good
Mathematics
Good
Science
Good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE)
Good
SecondaryYear 7
Islamic Education
Good
Arabic (First Language)
Good
Arabic (Additional Language)
Good
Social Studies
Good
English
Good
Mathematics
Good
Science
Good
Other subjects (Art, Music, PE)
Good

Students’ achievement is good overall.

Leadership & Management

Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.

Effectiveness of Leadership
Leaders have made changes in senior and middle leadership, focusing on strategic planning and a whole-school approach.
Good
Self-evaluation and Improvement Planning
The school's improvement plan has led to timely improvements in all subjects across all phases.
Good
Partnerships with Parents and the Community
Both the governing body and parents support the school through strong collaboration, with all stakeholders focused on key priorities.
Very Good
Governance
The governing body provides strong governance, contributing to the school's overall effectiveness and improvement journey.
Very Good
Management, Staffing, Facilities and Resources
The school's learning environments and facilities are very well maintained and effectively support students’ learning.
Very Good

Leadership Approach

Leadership at Rosary School LLC is effective, marked by recent changes in senior and middle leadership that have enabled a strategic, whole-school approach to improvement. Leaders are committed to continuous improvement, fostering strong partnerships with parents and the community, and ensuring well-maintained facilities that support learning.

Inspection Findings

Students' Outcomes

Students’ achievement is good overall, with consistent progress observed across all subjects and phases. However, performance in national and international benchmarking examinations requires further development.

Personal Development

Students’ personal and social development and their innovation skills are very good overall. They exhibit positive attitudes, strong social responsibility, and a deep understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture.

Teaching Quality

The quality of teaching and assessment is good overall. Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and use effective strategies, though opportunities for students to develop innovation, creativity, and independent research skills are still developing.

Protection & Care

The protection, care, guidance, and support of students are very good overall. The school has very good procedures for safeguarding and child protection, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Areas for Development

  • Improve students’ achievement in national and international benchmarking examinations in all subjects and all phases.
  • Enhance the quality of teaching in all subjects and all phases.
  • Provide more opportunities for students to develop their skills in enterprise, innovation, and independent research in all subjects and all phases.