Sharjah Public School
SPEA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
Sharjah Public School & Childrens Pabilion maintains an Acceptable overall effectiveness rating, consistent with its previous review. The school demonstrates notable strengths in English and science across Phases 1, 2, and 3, and in Arabic as a first language (AFL) and Islamic education in Phase 2. Students exhibit acceptable learning skills, with older students taking responsibility for their own learning.
However, areas requiring significant improvement include students’ achievement in mathematics and Arabic as a second language (ASL) across all phases, and in other subjects within Phases 1 and 2. The school also needs to enhance overall student achievement in Phase 4, improve the effective use of assessment data, and strengthen the identification and support for students with special educational needs (SEN) and gifted and talented (G&T) students. Leadership's monitoring of teaching quality and the processes for self-evaluation and improvement planning also require development.
Overall School Performance
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Sharjah Public School & Childrens Pabilion Overall Rating
Acceptable for 2+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school needs to improve its identification and support for students with special educational needs (SEN) and gifted and talented (G&T) students. While teachers are aware of diverse learning needs, individual support and challenge are often general, indicating a need for more tailored provision. special educational needs (SEN)gifted and talented (G&T) students
Students' personal development is generally acceptable, with good attitudes and relationships observed in Phase 1. Most students demonstrate responsible attitudes and respect school rules, though some variations exist among boys. The school promotes safe and healthy living through awareness sessions and provides healthy canteen options. Personal developmentresponsible attitudessafe and healthy living
Students demonstrate a strong understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and their influence on UAE society, actively participating in religious and national events. They show clear knowledge and respect for Emirati culture, heritage, and national identity, comparing past and present life in social studies lessons. Islamic valuesEmirati cultureUAE heritage
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
English & Science Achievement
Students in Phases 1, 2, and 3 demonstrate strong academic performance in English and science, achieving well in these core subjects.
Arabic AFL & Islamic Ed
Phase 2 students show commendable achievements in Arabic as a first language (AFL) and Islamic education, reflecting effective learning in these areas.
Cultural Understanding
Students across all phases exhibit a strong understanding of Islamic values and a deep appreciation for Emirati culture and heritage.
Parental Engagement
The school maintains a strong and effective partnership with parents, actively engaging them in the educational community.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Overall student achievement is acceptable. Strengths are seen in English and Science across Phases 1-3, and in Islamic Education and Arabic (AFL) in Phase 2. Mathematics and Arabic (ASL) require improvement across all phases, as does overall achievement in Phase 4.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team, headed by Principal Mr Ahmed Galal, maintains an acceptable overall effectiveness. While leaders conduct self-evaluations, these are noted to be overly generous, indicating a need for more rigorous and accurate assessment. There is a strong focus on parental engagement, which is a key strength of the school.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students' achievement is acceptable overall, with notable strengths in English and science across Phases 1-3, and in Islamic Education and Arabic (AFL) in Phase 2. Learning skills are acceptable, with older students taking responsibility for their learning. However, achievement in mathematics and Arabic (ASL) needs improvement across all phases, as does overall achievement in Phase 4.
Personal Development
Students' personal and social development is acceptable, with good attitudes and relationships in Phase 1. Students generally show responsible attitudes, respect for rules, and positive interactions with peers and staff. They have a strong understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture, and participate in cultural events, though innovation and enterprise skills are underdeveloped.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is acceptable. Teachers demonstrate sound subject knowledge and engage students effectively, particularly in English and science. However, differentiation to meet individual student needs and the consistent use of assessment data to modify teaching require further improvement. Questioning techniques often focus on recall rather than critical thinking.
Protection & Care
Arrangements for the protection, care, guidance, and support of students are acceptable. While the school maintains health and safety standards, staff do not consistently address negative behavioral concerns, particularly in Phase 2. Students generally understand safe and healthy living, with the school nurse providing awareness sessions.
Areas for Development
- •Improve students’ achievement in mathematics and Arabic as a second language (ASL) in all phases and other subjects in Phases 1 and 2.
- •Enhance students' achievement in Phase 4.
- •Strengthen the use of assessment data to inform teaching, curriculum development and decision making.
- •Improve the identification and support for students with special educational needs (SEN) and gifted and talented (G&T) students.
- •Enhance leadership's monitoring of teaching and the impact of their work to support and improve the quality of teaching.
- •Refine processes for self-evaluation and improvement planning.