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Questions & Answers
Common questions about The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH, 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 quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in FS.
- Progress in mathematics, especially in FS and Post-16.
- Students’ positive attitudes and their strong sense of social responsibility.
- The understanding of Islam shown by students, and their awareness of Emirati and world cultures.
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Ensure that in all lessons, teachers make full use of assessment information to plan work that is matched to students’ attainment levels.
- Increase the range of curriculum pathways in the upper phases to cater for a wider range of students’ abilities.
- Ensure that all learning spaces have sufficient resources to support teaching and learning. The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Good (2008 to 2023). 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 — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
- Primary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — english attainment: Very Good, learning skills attainment: Very Good
How competitive is admission to The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH?
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 17.6:1 across 297 teachers (plus 22 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
The Westminster School - DUBAI BRANCH is in Al Qusais First, the area KHDA lists for it. It sits in a community of about 45,657 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Stadium on the Green Line, 1.1 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: BSO, BSME. External exams: IGCSE, AS, A Level.