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Questions & answers
Common questions about Cranleigh School Abu Dhabi, answered from Irtiqaa inspection data and ADEK records:
What did ADEK inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent Irtiqaa inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Students continue to make Outstanding achievements in English-medium subjects across all phases and subjects, and attain high outcomes in the international assessments.
- Students demonstrate highly developed learning skills, showing exceptional engagement, collaboration, independence, and responsibility across all phases. Teaching, assessment, and curriculum provision reflect best practices across the school, ensuring consistently high-quality learning experiences for all students. The school provides an exceptionally safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, with an embedded culture of safeguarding, care, and personalized support. Leadership at all levels is highly effective, driving continuous improvement through clear strategic direction, strong accountability, and a culture of excellence.
What did ADEK say the school should improve?
ADEK inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise students’ achievement in Arabic-medium subjects and strengthen their understanding and appreciation of Islamic values and Emirati culture
- Continue to improve teaching for effective learning and assessment across all phases
- Improve the impact of leadership on student outcomes
- Continue to improve students’ performance in international assessments (TIMSS )
How has this school's Irtiqaa rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's Irtiqaa rating has gone Very Good → Outstanding (2015 to 2025). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 across 191 teachers.
Where is the school?
Cranleigh School Abu Dhabi is in Al Saadiyat Island, the area ADEK lists for it.