Ranches Primary School

Q: Where is Ranches Primary School located in Dubai?

Ranches Primary School is located in Dubailand & Ranches , operating within Arabian Ranches to serve the villa communities of Arabian Ranches 1, Arabian Ranches 2, Arabian Ranches 3, and Mudon.

Q: What curriculum does Ranches Primary School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1–2 with focus on core subjects and enrichment activities.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Ranches Primary School?

The school accepts children from FS1 to Year 6 , educating students aged 3 to 11 in early years and primary education.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Ranches Primary School?

Annual fees range from AED 47,250 to AED 61,643 , based on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Ranches Primary School best suited for?

Ranches Primary School is best suited for families residing in Arabian Ranches communities seeking convenient, quality British primary education. The school attracts residents of Arabian Ranches 1, 2, and 3, as well as Mudon and Dubailand , who value the Taaleem network standards and community-focused approach.

4.1

2024-2025Very good

Curriculum

British / British

Annual Fees

50K - 62K AED

Location

Arabian Ranches

About Ranches Primary School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Ranches Primary School is a British curriculum school located in Arabian Ranches 2, one of Dubai's popular family-oriented communities. The school provides primary education following the UK National Curriculum framework.

The school offers a structured learning environment designed for younger students. Classes follow the English National Curriculum, providing a strong academic foundation during the formative primary years.

As a UK school, Ranches Primary School delivers education aligned with British educational standards. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects including English, mathematics, and science, preparing students for their continued academic journey.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 50,436 to AED 61,643. The school is conveniently accessible for families residing in Arabian Ranches and surrounding residential areas.

Location

Arabian Ranches 2

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly	Fact Sheet
KG1/FS22025-2026 (year unverified)	50,436 AED	~4,203 AED	-
KG2/Y12025-2026 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED	-
G1/Y22025-2026 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED	-
G2/Y32025-2026 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED	-
G3/Y42025-2026 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED	-
G4/Y52025-2026 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED	-
G5/Y62025-2026 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED	-
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	50,436 AED	~4,203 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	50,436 AED	~4,203 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	61,643 AED	~5,137 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Ranches Primary School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2017-2018.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' very good achievement in English, mathematics and science
Students' excellent work ethic and exemplary behaviour
Outstanding procedures for the health and safety of students and staff
Outstanding partnership with parents
Leaders' in-depth knowledge of the school's curriculum

What the school was asked to improve

Improve students' attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic through more effective, active teaching strategies
Improve transition arrangements from Foundation Stage to lower Primary through greater curricular coherence and better use of Early Learning Goals data
Increase the rigour and consistency of assessment and self-evaluation processes

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 08 to 12 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 43 performance indicators rated in both reports, 3 improved, 0 declined and 40 kept the same rating.

Students

905 → 910

+5 (+1%)

Teachers

49 → 56

+7 (+14%)

Students of determination

55 → 109

+54 (+98%)

Emirati students

3 → 0

-3 (-100%)

Improved

Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills · Primary: Very good → Outstanding

Did Ranches Primary School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 6 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Identify and share best practice in teaching, learning and assessment to improve overall teaching quality.No change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve teachers' use of assessment data to better meet the needs of all students, including students of determination.No change yet
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Improve students' Arabic skills through stronger leadership, teaching and assessment.Improved
Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good
Ensure critical thinking, problem-solving and inquiry-led learning are embedded in all lessons, especially in lower Primary.Improved
Social responsibility and innovation skills (Primary): Very good → Outstanding
Improve the leadership skills of middle leaders to raise achievement further, particularly in Islamic Education and Arabic.No change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Ensure sufficient staffing resources to fully support the Arabic and inclusion departments.Improved
Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good

Performance standards by year (49 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Islamic Education — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Foundation Stage	N/A	—
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Very good	Very good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Very good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Outstanding	Outstanding
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Very good	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Very good

Ranches Primary School received a very good overall rating. English, mathematics and science achievement is very good, and personal development and parent partnerships are outstanding. Arabic and Islamic Education attainment remain acceptable, and leadership recommends improving teaching consistency, assessment use, and staffing support for Arabic and inclusion departments.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students show high levels of personal development, social responsibility and engagement in school life.
Outstanding partnerships with parents and the community.
Strong arrangements for safeguarding, child protection and health and safety.
Leaders and governors are strongly committed to high standards of personal development and academic outcomes.
Very good achievement in English, mathematics and science across both phases, with improved progress in Islamic Education.

What the school was asked to improve

Identify and share best practice in teaching, learning and assessment to improve overall teaching quality.
Improve teachers' use of assessment data to better meet the needs of all students, including students of determination.
Improve students' Arabic skills through stronger leadership, teaching and assessment.
Ensure critical thinking, problem-solving and inquiry-led learning are embedded in all lessons, especially in lower Primary.
Improve the leadership skills of middle leaders to raise achievement further, particularly in Islamic Education and Arabic.
Ensure sufficient staffing resources to fully support the Arabic and inclusion departments.

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–20), inspected 27 February to 03 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Very good

2019-2020Very good

2018-2019Very good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ranches Primary School located in Dubai?

Ranches Primary School is located in Dubailand & Ranches, operating within Arabian Ranches to serve the villa communities of Arabian Ranches 1, Arabian Ranches 2, Arabian Ranches 3, and Mudon.

What curriculum does Ranches Primary School offer?

The school follows the British curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum for England, covering Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1–2 with focus on core subjects and enrichment activities.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Ranches Primary School?

The school accepts children from FS1 to Year 6, educating students aged 3 to 11 in early years and primary education.

What are the tuition fees at Ranches Primary School?

Annual fees range from AED 47,250 to AED 61,643, based on year group. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Ranches Primary School best suited for?

Ranches Primary School is best suited for families residing in Arabian Ranches communities seeking convenient, quality British primary education. The school attracts residents of Arabian Ranches 1, 2, and 3, as well as Mudon and Dubailand, who value the Taaleem network standards and community-focused approach.

What is Ranches Primary School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Ranches Primary School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2017-2018.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Ranches Primary School in 2023-2024?

Ranches Primary School offers a very good quality of education. Achievement in English, mathematics and science is very good, students show excellent work ethic, behaviour and personal development, and leadership, parental partnership, and health and safety are outstanding. Islamic Education and Arabic attainment remain acceptable and need improvement. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' very good achievement in English, mathematics and science; students' excellent work ethic and exemplary behaviour; outstanding procedures for the health and safety of students and staff; outstanding partnership with parents; leaders' in-depth knowledge of the school's curriculum.

What was Ranches Primary School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: improve students' attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic through more effective, active teaching strategies; improve transition arrangements from Foundation Stage to lower Primary through greater curricular coherence and better use of Early Learning Goals data; increase the rigour and consistency of assessment and self-evaluation processes.

Has Ranches Primary School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 3 of the 43 indicators rated in both reports improved, 0 declined and 40 kept the same rating. Improvements include Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Foundation Stage) from Good to Very good, Social responsibility and innovation skills (Primary) from Very good to Outstanding. Enrolment went from 905 to 910 students (+1%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 6 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 3 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2024-2025 inspection profile

Grades

Nursery to Year 6

Age

18 months-11

Genders

Boys and Girls

Curriculum

British

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2024-2025

Principal

Steven James Arnold

Opening year

2015

Determination students

109

Accreditation

KHDA

Last inspection: January 2024

About Ranches Primary School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Annual tuition fees range from AED 50,436 to AED 61,643. The school is conveniently accessible for families residing in Arabian Ranches and surrounding residential areas.

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

KG1/FS22025-2026 (year unverified)

50,436 AED

~4,203 AED

KG2/Y12025-2026 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

G1/Y22025-2026 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

G2/Y32025-2026 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

G3/Y42025-2026 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

G4/Y52025-2026 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

G5/Y62025-2026 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

50,436 AED

~4,203 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

50,436 AED

~4,203 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

61,643 AED

~5,137 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Ranches Primary School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its fourth consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2017-2018.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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