The School of Research Science, Dubai
KHDA Inspection Report & Ratings 2019
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Executive Summary
The School of Research Science L.L.C has been rated Good for the 2023-2024 academic year. The school provides a supportive environment where students feel safe and valued, with strong relationships between students and staff. It is known for its commitment to Emirati and Islamic values, academic achievement, and inclusive learning.
Students demonstrate consistently Very Good to Outstanding attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic across all phases. In the Foundation Stage, children show Very Good progress and Good attainment in English, mathematics, and science. The curriculum meets statutory requirements, ensuring continuity and progression, with effective bilingual provision in FS and additional GCSE courses extending options.
Leadership prioritizes UAE national priorities, and the school's daily operations are efficient with high-quality resources and facilities. Wellbeing provision and outcomes are rated Very Good, with senior leaders integrating wellbeing into school life and actively considering student suggestions. The school also demonstrates Very Good achievement in international and benchmark assessments for the whole school and Emirati cohort.
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The School of Research Science Overall Rating
Good for 3+ 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 offers a highly inclusive education with rigorous identification procedures and well-adapted teaching based on individual education plans. Expert support and effective strategies help most students of determination make strong academic and personal progress, with parents actively involved and supported. individual education plansexpert supportparents as partners
Senior leaders prioritize wellbeing, integrating it into school life with policies supporting staff, students, and parents. Student suggestions are actively considered, and a well-trained counselling team offers age-appropriate support. Positive classroom environments and various initiatives contribute significantly to students' wellbeing experiences. counselling teamwellbeing initiativespositive classroom environments
The school achieved 'Very good' in international and benchmark assessments for both the whole school and the Emirati cohort, exceeding its PIRLS target. Leaders effectively address identified gaps, particularly for Emirati students, though teaching and learning for improving reading literacy are rated 'Acceptable' for the whole school and Emirati cohort. PIRLSEmirati cohortreading literacy
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong Islamic & Arabic Achievement
Students demonstrate outstanding achievement in Islamic Education and Arabic due to effective teaching and learning strategies.
Effective Bilingual Programme
The Foundation Stage benefits from a strong bilingual programme that supports children's overall development.
Positive Personal Development
Students exhibit strong personal and social development, actively embracing Islamic values and showing respect for others.
Robust Health & Safety
The school provides excellent arrangements for health, safety, pastoral care, and support, ensuring a secure environment for all students.
High-Quality Resources
The school boasts high-quality resources for learning and specialist facilities that enhance the educational experience.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
Senior leaders prioritize UAE national priorities, emphasizing Emirati and Islamic values, academic achievement, and inclusive learning. Daily operations are efficient, supported by high-quality resources and facilities, though self-evaluation lacks detailed analyses of different student groups' performance.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students demonstrate consistently very strong attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic. In other subjects, progress is generally good, with attainment also good, except for English in Primary. Students' learning skills are strongest in FS and Post-16, but in Primary and Secondary, students are often overly dependent on teachers.
Personal Development
Students feel safe and valued, displaying positive attitudes and self-discipline, though punctuality is an issue for some. They show a deep understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture, pride in their identity, and a strong sense of personal and social responsibility, actively engaging in community and environmental initiatives.
Teaching Quality
Teaching is most effective in Islamic Education, Arabic, FS, and Post-16, where teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge. However, work in lessons is not always well-matched to student needs, and the consistent use of assessment data to personalize learning is a challenge in Primary and Secondary.
Protection & Care
Staff are well-trained in safeguarding, diligently applying comprehensive policies and security measures. The school provides high-quality medical care and promotes healthy lifestyles. Highly inclusive procedures ensure prompt identification and expert support for students of determination, fostering positive behavior and mutual respect.
Areas for Development
- •Improve the quality and consistency of teaching and learning in Primary and Secondary, ensuring lesson planning effectively uses assessment data to address gaps in knowledge and skills, and making more use of self- and peer-assessment.
- •Build the capacity of middle leaders to drive improvement and ensure self-evaluation includes detailed analyses of all student groups' performance to inform school improvement priorities.
- •Accelerate students’ progress in reading literacy, enhance extended writing and speaking skills, and improve their ability to tackle mathematical word problems and develop independent investigative skills.
- •Ensure that the curriculum in Primary and Secondary is personalised to meet the learning needs of all students, and that planned cross-curricular links effectively facilitate the transfer of learning between subjects.
- •Enhance systems for promoting punctuality at the start of the day and to lessons, and ensure that all students, especially those few who need to, regulate their behavior effectively.
- •Ensure teachers and LSAs consistently deliver highly motivating learning experiences for all students of determination, and expand learning pathways for all age groups to respond to diverse needs and abilities.
- •Ensure that the National Agenda action plan and the reading literacy strategy have measurable targets, with defined timescales and interim review dates.