What Is the KHDA Rating of Victory Heights?
Our sister school, Victory Heights Primary School – Sports City, has achieved a KHDA Outstanding rating for consecutive years, most recently in 2023–24, and is also recognised as Outstanding through the British Schools Overseas (BSO) framework, demonstrating its alignment with UK educational standards. Victory Heights Primary School – City of Arabia opened in 2025 and, in line with KHDA processes for new schools, will receive its first full inspection in its third year of operation. In the interim, the school undergoes regular KHDA quality assurance visits to monitor progress and ensure standards are being established securely, the first of which took place in February 2026. The school is built upon the same leadership, curriculum approach, and values that underpin the success of our sister school.
Awards & Recognition
The following awards and recognitions have been achieved by our sister school, Victory Heights Primary School – Sports City, reflecting the shared leadership, values, and educational approach across the Victory Heights family of schools.
- KHDA Outstanding — consecutive years
- BSO Outstanding — 2022–2025
- “Best Primary School in UAE” — Top Schools Award 2021-22
- “Happiest School” — WhichSchoolAdvisor
- “Best Principal in the Emirates” — Sasha Crabb, SchoolsCompared.com
- #1 Best Premium British Schools in Dubai
- #1 Best Primary Schools in Dubai
- #3 Best Premium Schools in Dubai
- #6 Best Schools in UAE
Our Accreditations
- Prospective member - British Schools in the Middle East (BSME)
- British Schools Overseas (BSO)
- The Safeguarding Alliance School
An inspirational wellbeing curriculum permeates the school.
KHDA Inspection ReportKey Inspection Highlights
The following inspection highlights relate to our sister school, Victory Heights Primary School – Sports City, and reflect the established standards and practices that underpin the Victory Heights approach to education.
- “Inspirational wellbeing curriculum permeates the school”
- Exceptionally well-planned delivery of wellbeing programs
- Outstanding teaching quality with 5% staff turnover
- 91/100 parent satisfaction rating
- 93% of parents would recommend the school
Frequently Asked Questions
As a school that opened in 2025, we will receive our first KHDA inspection in its 3rd year of opening. We are built on the same leadership and curriculum that earned Outstanding at our sister school.
KHDA is Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority. An Outstanding rating is the highest possible, indicating exceptional quality across teaching, learning, leadership, and wellbeing.
British Schools Overseas is a voluntary inspection framework. Our sister schools Outstanding BSO rating confirms our school meets the highest British educational standards.