The Arabian Ranches Primary School opened in September 2005 in one of Dubai’s new suburbs.  We have 530 pupils on roll ranging from 3-11 years. The campus is made up of a range of teaching and subject blocks and, as such, takes on the feel of a village.  The buildings are aesthetically pleasing in their design and take on a Spanish/Moorish style. 

Sports facilities include a nine lane shaded/temperature controlled swimming pool, plus a separate learners pool, four tennis/three netball courts, a large air conditioned sports hall and a sports field that takes two football pitches.

Located centrally within the campus is an Auditorium with attached outdoor amphitheatre and a dedicated music centre.

The self contained Primary School has access to these facilities in addition to a dedicated PE studio and Music room within the Primary school itself.  There is centrally located library with an independent Primary section.

The Primary school is a 2 storey building, the ground floor housing Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, the upper floor Key Stage Two.  Each year group has its own defined area comprising three classrooms and a shared central area.  Within the Primary school we also have an ICT room, languages room, learning support room and a science/design technology room.  Resources are, and will continue to be, excellent and the school is committed to a high level of ICT to support the curriculum with each class having an interactive whiteboard and laptops in each central area.

Surrounding the Primary school building are two dedicated play areas for Foundation pupils and for the Key Stage One pupils.  Each play area provides a range of equipment and resources of the highest standard. 

The leadership and management of the school includes Director, Headteacher, Deputy Headteachers, Year Group Leaders and Subject Leaders, however, all staff contribute to current initiatives.

Alongside classroom teachers we have several specialist staff that support the delivery of the curriculum in PE, Music, ICT, French and Arabic.  Extra curricular activities are an important part of a school such as JESS and all staff share a full commitment to this area of school life.

JESS is committed to the professional development of all staff and, as a member of the British Schools in the Middle East Group subscribe to many staff training courses.  Teachers also attend training courses arranged independently by JESS.

A strong school self evaluation system is in operation, complemented by an extensive programme of inspection and developmental feedback from UK specialists and consultants.

Arabian Ranches Primary Senior Management Team
Mrs Krchnak - Deputy Key Stage 2, Mrs Jones - Headteacher, Miss Morris - Senior Teacher, Mrs Robinson - Deputy Key Stage 1