The Aquila School
URN: 147585 • Uae
Overview
- Name
- The Aquila School
- URN
- 147585
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wayne Howson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 045862700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wadi Al Safa 5, Uae
Summary
The Aquila School, located in Dubai, is a British international school catering to students from Foundation Stage (FS1) through to Year 13. The school follows the British curriculum, offering a comprehensive educational experience that includes GCSEs and IGCSEs in Year 11, as well as various pathways such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), BTEC, and Asdan in the Sixth Form. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, promoting enquiry-based learning and problem-solving skills.
Recognised for its commitment to inclusive education, The Aquila School has received the SENDIA award for its effective support of children with special educational needs. The school has been rated 'Good' by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau, with several features highlighted as 'Very Good', and has achieved 'Outstanding' ratings in British School Overseas inspections.
The school prides itself on providing a safe and nurturing environment, with a diverse community that respects individual cultural identities. With experienced, native English-speaking teachers and modern facilities, The Aquila School aims to foster both academic excellence and personal development for all its students.
Recognised for its commitment to inclusive education, The Aquila School has received the SENDIA award for its effective support of children with special educational needs. The school has been rated 'Good' by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau, with several features highlighted as 'Very Good', and has achieved 'Outstanding' ratings in British School Overseas inspections.
The school prides itself on providing a safe and nurturing environment, with a diverse community that respects individual cultural identities. With experienced, native English-speaking teachers and modern facilities, The Aquila School aims to foster both academic excellence and personal development for all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- GEMS Founders School (45.2)
- Al Muna Academy (40.7)
- Brighton College, Dubai (40.7)
- GEMS National School (40.7)
- Kings' School Al Barsha (40.7)
Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 17
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-04-23
- 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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