Sharjah English School
URN: 132597 • Sharjah
Overview
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Darren Coulson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0097165589304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Maleha Road, Sharjah
Summary
Sharjah English School (SES), established in 1974, is one of the oldest not-for-profit British schools overseas, located in Sharjah, UAE. The school serves a diverse student body aged 3 to 18 and is committed to providing a high-quality education within a supportive and safe environment. SES focuses on academic excellence while fostering a strong sense of community, guided by its core values: Be Curious, Be Courageous, and Be You.
The curriculum at SES is designed to prepare students for future challenges, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school has a history of outstanding A Level results, enabling students to pursue competitive courses worldwide. SES operates under a five-year strategic plan aimed at embracing the dynamism of the UAE and enhancing educational outcomes.
With approximately 1,000 students, SES benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere that promotes belonging and pride. The school’s commitment to quality enrichment and high standards ensures that each child's success is a priority, supported by a culturally diverse staff and a wide range of extracurricular activities.
The curriculum at SES is designed to prepare students for future challenges, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school has a history of outstanding A Level results, enabling students to pursue competitive courses worldwide. SES operates under a five-year strategic plan aimed at embracing the dynamism of the UAE and enhancing educational outcomes.
With approximately 1,000 students, SES benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere that promotes belonging and pride. The school’s commitment to quality enrichment and high standards ensures that each child's success is a priority, supported by a culturally diverse staff and a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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