Springdales School, Dubai
KHDA Inspection Report & Ratings 2018
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Executive Summary
The Springdales School L.L.C provides a Good quality of education, with students demonstrating positive and responsible attitudes, self-discipline, and high motivation. Interactions are respectful, and students show a clear understanding of Islamic values, Emirati culture, and global awareness.
Attainment and progress are Very Good in KG and Primary phases for English, Mathematics, and Science, with progress also Very Good in Secondary for these subjects. Students' learning skills are now Very Good throughout the school, though attainment in the middle phase is less consistent.
The school maintains excellent safeguarding procedures, providing a safe and secure environment with outstanding facilities and resources. Strong partnerships with parents and the community are fostered, and the dedicated inclusion centre effectively supports students of determination.
Overall School Performance
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Springdales School L.L.C Overall Rating
Good for 5+ consecutive years
Dubai Focus Areas
These three pillars represent the Dubai education authority's priorities: ensuring inclusive practices, prioritizing student wellbeing, and meeting UAE National Agenda targets.
The school provides very good inclusive education, supported by effective policies, two special educators, and a dedicated inclusion centre. Individual education plans (IEPs) are used in all classes, and parental engagement is ensured through regular communication and termly reviews. The curriculum is adapted to foster confidence and resilience in students of determination. inclusion centreIndividual education plans (IEPs)students of determination
Wellbeing is a priority, underpinning the school's ethos and culture, with leaders and teachers modeling good practice. Students actively participate in setting the wellbeing agenda through champions and the student council, organizing events that lead to measurable improvements. Curricular and extra-curricular programs generally support wellbeing, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and parents. Wellbeingwellbeing championsstudent council
The school has achieved outstanding results in international assessments, exceeding PIRLS 2021 targets and sustaining very good judgments in benchmark assessments for English, mathematics, and science. Leaders effectively align subject content with international proficiency levels, focusing on reading literacy. Teachers use assessment data to plan interventions, leading to strong progress in reading skills. National Agenda ParameterPIRLS 2021reading literacy
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Academic Excellence
Students in KG and Primary achieve very good attainment and progress, with strong progress also seen in English, mathematics, and science in the Secondary phase.
Student Development
Students demonstrate outstanding attitudes, behavior, and relationships, coupled with a strong understanding of Islamic values, Emirati culture, and active community involvement.
Safety and Support
The school provides excellent health, care, support, and safety measures, ensuring students' welfare, wellbeing, and academic success in a secure environment.
Community Engagement
Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community are a highlight, complemented by outstanding facilities and resources that significantly support learning.
Inclusive Learning
The dedicated inclusion centre, staffed by qualified specialist educators, is highly effective in bringing out the best in students of determination.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
Leaders, effectively guided by the principal, have a clear vision and mission, fostering a culture of constant improvement through professional training. Staff morale is high, and leaders ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. While successful in overall development, improvement in the middle phase requires further attention.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Attainment and progress are very good in KG and Primary for English, mathematics, and science, with strong progress continuing into Secondary. Students' learning skills are very good across the school, though attainment in the middle phase is less consistent. Students demonstrate strong listening and reading comprehension, with improving independent writing skills.
Personal Development
Students consistently exhibit outstanding personal development, showing strong enthusiasm for learning, positive attitudes, and mutual respect. They have a very good understanding of Islamic values and an excellent awareness of Emirati culture and heritage. Students demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility, a positive work ethic, and actively promote sustainability.
Teaching Quality
Teaching for effective learning is very good in KG, Primary, and Secondary, with teachers demonstrating strong subject knowledge and using varied strategies. Assessment processes are coherent and consistent across all phases, providing reliable measures of progress. However, teaching and assessment in the middle phase are less effective, with data not always used to inform planning or curriculum modification.
Protection & Care
The school provides outstanding health and safety, with robust safeguarding procedures, regular staff training, and stringent facility checks. Care and support are very good, with effective behavior management systems and successful identification of students of determination. The curriculum is modified well to meet diverse needs, and wellbeing is a high priority for all students.
Areas for Development
- •Improve attainment in Arabic by assessing students’ abilities accurately and by improving teaching and learning.
- •Raise the quality of teaching and assessment, especially in the middle phase.
- •Strengthen self-evaluation and improvement planning.
- •Increase the range of subject choices and vocational pathways for students of determination in the secondary phase.
- •Provide further opportunities to develop mathematical problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the middle and secondary phases.
- •In Middle and Secondary, provide more opportunities to develop scientific problem-solving and critical thinking, based on the application of science to technology and to other subjects.
- •Improve students' innovation skills and entrepreneurial thinking as a regular part of all their experiences in lessons.