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Questions & Answers
Common questions about GEMS Winchester School, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- The establishment of an accreditation programme for leaders.
- A learning environment where students feel safe and supported.
- Collaboration with parents in the support of their children’s learning.
- The responsible attitudes of students.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Improve school self-evaluation and improvement planning.
- Improve the quality of teaching of language skills.
- Enhance staffing provision.
- Ensure that all leaders are well informed about international benchmark assessments.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Good (2012 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Primary — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to GEMS Winchester School?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 47/100.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 across 233 teachers (plus 37 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in WADI AL SAFA 4 (وادي الصفا 4), a community of 2 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Noor Bank on the Red Line, 13.3 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO. External exams: IGCSE. A, AS,.