Repton School

British, IB curriculum, Nadd Al Shiba Third, FS1–Year 13

Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 12 earlier reports, see all years

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Overview

The school

Curriculum
British, IB
Year groups
FS1–Year 13
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
2007

Students and staff

From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.

Students, 2024–⁠25
2,621 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Students of determination
200 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Largest nationality group
Emirati Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Gillian Hammond Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 8 May 2024, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Contact.
Principals since 2011–⁠12
3 changes of principal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Wyndham Jonathan Hughes D’Aeth, 2011–12 to 2015–16 → David Cook, 2017–18 to 2022–23 → Gillian Hammond, 2023–24 → Michael Bloy, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18

Contact

Address
Nadd Al Shiba Third
Phone and email
800 REPTON (737866)principal@reptondubai.orgPrincipal: Michael Bloy
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.

© OpenStreetMap contributors

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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Quality

KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Outstanding

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 6 reports and Good in 6 reports.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Very good

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Very good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Very good in 1 report.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Outstanding

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Outstanding in 1 report.

Checked 16 September 2026.

Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.

AreaFoundation StagePrimarySecondaryPost-16
TeachingTeaching for effective learningOutstandingVery goodOutstandingOutstanding
AssessmentOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingVery good
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionOutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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KHDA in brief

KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only

Students’ achievement

Attainment and progress are strong across the Foundation Stage (FS) as well as English, mathematics and science.

Personal and social development

All students value their roles and responsibilities in school and beyond. Behaviour is excellent and relationships are respectful and considerate. Students have a strong appreciation of Islamic values. They are knowledgeable of the heritage and culture of the UAE. They demonstrate high levels of commitment to conservation and environmental issues. Innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship are strong.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teaching is highly effective in FS where teachers know how young children learn and encourage their independence. Across the school, lesson planning is effective, questioning is purposeful, and teachers have high expectations. Teaching is occasionally inconsistent in the primary phase. Internal assessments are coherent, Assessment data is analysed in depth, but teachers’ use of data remains inconsistent. Marking and feedback is developmental.

Wellbeing

Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to student well-being through comprehensive policies and initiatives. There is an emphasis on the importance of well-being alongside academic achievement. Student well- being is closely monitored and actively supported through the curriculum. Well-being ambassadors, prefects and committees provide leadership opportunities and community engagement. Extra-curricular activities enrich student experiences.

Inclusion

The inclusion department employs strong assessment methods to tailor strategies for each student, using KHDA categories. Specialist staff collaborate to prepare effective support interventions. Parents appreciate the accessibility and support of the inclusion team. Teachers’ delivery of differentiated lessons is improving but consistency is a challenge. Students of determination achieve well and make better-than-expected progress with many securing university places.

Leadership and management

Leaders at all levels are determined and dedicated. They have worked with diligence to improve middle leadership and raise the quality of teaching and learning. Leaders know the school’s strengths and weaknesses. Staff morale is very high. Parents are engaged and the governing body are effective. The school fosters strong community ties which greatly enhance students' educational experiences. Buildings, facilities and resources are exceptional.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Page 1

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

School year

31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days

National Day
2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
Winter break includes New year’s day
14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
Eid al-Fitr
8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Spring break
5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
Eid al-Adha
17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting

Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).

Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Academics

Academic outcomes, Repton School

Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondaryPost-16
Islamic EducationNot in this reportGoodGoodAcceptable
ArabicNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
EnglishVery goodVery goodOutstandingOutstanding
MathematicsVery goodVery goodOutstandingOutstanding
ScienceVery goodOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)

Subjects over the years

KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.

Subjects over the years, Repton School

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2015–162017–182018–192022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education attainmentSecondaryGoodGoodAcceptableAcceptableGood
Islamic Education attainmentPost-16AcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptableAcceptable
Islamic Education progressPrimaryVery goodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressSecondaryVery goodGoodAcceptableGoodGood
Islamic Education progressPost-16GoodGoodGoodGoodGood

International and benchmark tests

The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.

KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24

AspectWhole schoolEmirati cohort
International and Benchmark AchievementOutstandingGood
Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementOutstandingNot in this report
D. Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyGoodGood
Overall school standards in the National Agenda ParameterVery goodNot in this report

A. Registration Requirements Met Fully

  • Students’ outcomes for the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in 2021 exceeded the target set by 17 points and was at the high international benchmark.
  • On average, students sustained very good judgements in attainment in the National Agenda Parameter assessments in science.
  • They improved in English and mathematics to very good over a two-year period.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2017–18: Overall, the school's provision for achieving National Agenda targets — is above expectations
  • 2015–16: Progress towards meeting the National Agenda targets — as expected

Recognised by UAE universities?

UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curricula, the student needs:

  • British: five IGCSE or GCSE passes (grade E or 3) and one A level or two AS levels (grade E).
  • Vocational only. A BTEC Level 3 Diploma counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.
  • IB: the IB Diploma, or six IB subject certificates at grade 3 or above with 21 points, including English, maths and a science.
  • Vocational only. The IB Career-related Programme counts as a technical certificate, not the general secondary certificate.

Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)

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School life

Sports and activities

What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.

Ball sports

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Netball
  • Cricket · mastering a fast bowler on the cricket pitch
  • Rugby

Water sports

  • Swimming

Racket sports

  • Tennis

Individual sports

  • Athletics

Theatre

  • Drama
  • Musicals · musical productions

Music

  • Orchestra & bands · ensemble groups
  • Instrument lessons · individual lessons

Art & design

  • Art

Science & technology

  • Coding

Debate & strategy

  • Debate & public speaking · debating
    ·

Facilities

  • Theatre or auditorium
  • Sports hall
  • Swimming pool
    ·
  • Playing field
  • Sports courts
  • Running track
  • Music rooms
  • Art studio

Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports

  • Robotics
  • Dance (other)
  • Gymnastics

Also mentioned: Formula1 and 4x4 challenges, World Scholars Cup

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-23

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    School website, read 23 September 2026

    Checked 23 September 2026.

What the school offers

As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.

Languages besides English

  • Arabic · In FS2 and Year 1, two periods of Arabic are offered. Arab and non-Arab children are taught together. A modified Arabic syllabus is provided.

Courses after 16

  • A level · A Levels
  • BTEC

External examinations

  • IGCSE
  • IB

Facilities

  • Medical clinics
  • Sporting facilities
  • Wellbeing garden

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Appropriate systems identify students of determination, those with gifts and talents and those for whom English is an additional language. p. 4
  • The inclusion team, including teachers and support staff, contributes positively to the fostering of inclusivity. p. 21
  • The department employs strong assessment methods to tailor strategies for each student, using KHDA categories for identification. p. 21
  • Specialist staff collaborate to understand students’ needs and challenges. p. 21
  • Leaders maintain rigorous assessment procedures, tracking the progress of students of determination through data collection and individual education plans (IEPs). p. 21
  • Inclusion teachers and support staff are experienced in assisting individual students. p. 21

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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On the school's website

What the school says about itself on reptondubai.org, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. The site's name beside a line opens that page.

Exam results

Where leavers go

  • «Repton Dubai Celebrates Class of 2026 at Dubai Opera with Over 110 Top Global University Offers» reptondubai.org on the school's website, opens in a new tab
  • «Repton Dubai students have secured offers from some of the world’s top universities, including London School of Economics, Georgetown University, King’s College London, University of Sydney, Imperial College London, University of Cardiff, University College London, University of Birmingham, and University of Durham, University of Amsterdam, Boston University, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto.» reptondubai.org on the school's website, opens in a new tab
  • «Repton Dubai’s enriched academic heritage is commendable, with students having previously received acceptances from esteemed institutions such as the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Stanford University, Boston University, University of Edinburgh, Columbia University, Wharton University, and more.» reptondubai.org on the school's website, opens in a new tab
  • «These excellent results ensured that all our students achieved the results required for admission into their university of choice, with a high percentage entering the prestigious Russel Group of Universities in the UK or Ivy League in the US.» reptondubai.org on the school's website, opens in a new tab

Admissions

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-22

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    School website, read 22 September 2026

    Checked 22 September 2026.

Fees

Tuition across 15 year groupsNote 1

AED 57,178 to AED 102,753Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

FS1 to Year 13, 2026–27

Year group

Fees for Repton School
Compare with

Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, Repton School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
FS1AED 57,178AED 57,178
FS2AED 63,025AED 63,025
Primary
Year 1AED 64,631AED 64,631
Year 2AED 64,631AED 64,631
Year 3AED 66,732AED 66,732
Year 4AED 67,266AED 67,266
Year 5AED 75,953AED 75,953
Year 6AED 75,953AED 75,953
Secondary
Year 7AED 81,121AED 81,121
Year 8AED 84,366AED 84,366
Year 9AED 86,529AED 86,529
Year 10AED 95,182AED 95,182
Year 11AED 95,182AED 95,182
Post-16
Year 12AED 102,753AED 102,753
Year 13AED 102,753AED 102,753

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Tuition for 15 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 15 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

What a year costs, 2026–27

Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.

Findings

9 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 4 development points, 3 recurring across the last 5 reports.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Leadership and self-evaluation

Note 1

1 strength

  • Strength

    Highly committed leaders and governors.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3

Personal development and wellbeing

1 strength, 1 development point

  • Strength

    Students’ personal and social development and their understanding of Islamic values, UAE society and world cultures.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4

  • Development required

    Ensure that all students are well supported in and out of classes.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 10, paragraph 9

Assessment

1 strength

  • Strength

    The school’s assessment procedures, curriculum provision and enrichment, and extra-curricular activities.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5

Health, safety and safeguarding

1 strength

  • Strength

    The health, care, support and protection provided by the school, and the safe and secure premises, wellmaintained facilities and high-quality resources.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6

Parents and community

1 strength

  • Strength

    Strong partnerships with parents and extensive links with the community.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7

Arabic

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reportsNote 2

    As a matter of considerable urgency, raise attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9

Reading and literacy

2 development points

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reportsEmirati students

    Raise students’ reading assessment outcomes further by embedding the recent improvement initiatives with a particular focus on Emirati students.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 3

  • Development required, recurring in 2 of the last 5 reports

    Extend action plans for improving students’ reading skills to include specific measurable targets for all students.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 9, paragraph 4

Findings from 1 of 9 reports

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    Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.

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    Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2015–16 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.

History

12 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2008–09 to 2023–24.

History of Repton School
Rating

Overall rating by academic year, newest first

  1. 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
  2. 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
  3. 2023–24OutstandingSame as 2022–23Note 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23OutstandingSame as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2019–20 to 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2018–19OutstandingSame as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  7. 2017–18OutstandingSame as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  8. 2016–17OutstandingSame as 2015–16Report not online
  9. 2015–16OutstandingSame as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  10. Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
  11. 2014–15OutstandingUp from GoodFull Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  12. 2013–14GoodSame as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  13. 2012–13GoodSame as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  14. 2011–12GoodSame as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  15. 2010–11GoodSame as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  16. 2009–10GoodSame as 2008–09Full Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  17. 2008–09GoodFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2008–09 (opens in a new tab) PDF

Checked 16 September 2026.

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Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Repton School

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–252,621Not availableNot available
2023–242,329174Not available
2022–232,02016616%
2021–221,839Not availableNot available
2020–211,626Not availableNot available
2019–201,765Not availableNot available
2018–191,70016518%
2017–181,7581860%
2016–171,884Not availableNot available
2015–162,08120114%
2014–152,06021426%
2013–142,450Not availableNot available
2012–132,198Not availableNot available
2011–122,118Not availableNot available
2010–112,029Not availableNot available

Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.

Sources

Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.

Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English

Not online: the 2016–17 report. The timeline takes that year’s rating from KHDA’s open data.

Parent Reports · PDF, English

A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.

Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English

KHDA school directory · web page, English

KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2020–21 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2019–20 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2018–19 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2017–18 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2015–16 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2014–15 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2013–14 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2012–13 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2011–12 (opens in a new tab)

School website · web page, English