Ranches Primary School

• Curriculum

  UK EYFS · British

• Ages

  Ages 3–11

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Mid fees

2026-27 school year

One-off costs

Application fee

AED 525

Enrolment fee

AED 500

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Entry process

Standard assessment

Open days

2026-10-24

English support (EAL)

Yes

Food options

Allergy safe

• Additional learning support

  The Inclusion Department identifies gifted and talented pupils and those with SEND, and provides support. Class teachers also address each pupil's learning needs with its help.

  • Gifted & Talented
  • SEND support

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• Food options

  A partner café prepares meals and snacks on site daily on a termly menu. Families may send packed lunches, and the school is nut-free.

  • Tuck Shop Café
  • Packed lunch
  • Nut-free

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• Governance and ownership

  Part of the Cognita family of schools. Leadership runs the school, and a pathway offers priority placement at Horizon English School Town Square for senior school.

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• Curriculum

  Based on the English National Curriculum and the EYFS framework, with specialist subjects including Arabic, Islamic Studies and French.

  • English National Curriculum
  • EYFS
  • Arabic
  • Islamic Studies
  • French

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• Exam results

  The school reports strong results across core subjects in international benchmark tests. 94% of students pass the Year 1 phonics screening and 81% reach a Good Level of Development in Early Years.

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• English as an additional language (EAL)

  Support is provided for pupils whose first language is not English. After admission, pupils take the WIDA online assessment to determine their English level and support needs.

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• Mental wellbeing

  Wellbeing follows the Cognita Be Well Charter's six pillars, with regular physical activity, a no-sweets policy and pastoral care from teachers to build resilience.

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• Safeguarding

  Safeguarding follows Cognita-wide principles, with a designated safeguarding lead and deputies, and staff trained to recognise abuse and act in the child's interest.

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• Community

  A community-focused school with a family-friendly setting, partnering with the Sparkle Foundation for giving activities that involve pupils and families.

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• Facilities overview

  Purpose-built facilities include individual classroom gardens and a shared sustainability garden, plus a refreshed café and classroom spaces.

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• Sports facilities

  Sports include PE and swimming, with physical activity built into the daily routine.

  • PE
  • Swimming

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• Language provision

  Arabic and French are taught alongside Islamic Studies, with additional English language support for pupils who need it.

  • Arabic
  • French
  • Islamic Studies

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• Accreditations

  In the 2022-23 DSIB inspection, the school's overall quality of education was rated Very Good, with strong safeguarding and personal development noted.

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• Admissions

  Five steps: enquiry, school visit, online application with fee, in-person or online assessment with offer, then acceptance and registration. Year group is set by age per a published table.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06