Victory Heights Primary School - City of Arabia

Founded by Interstar Advisory Services and led by award-winning Principal Ben Rothwell - formerly of the original Victory Heights Primary School - VHPS City of Arabia serves children from FS1 to Year 6 following the UK National Curriculum. The school deliberately mirrors its sister institution's approach, emphasizing oracy-focused teaching, community spirit, and what they call 'Culture Capture' initiatives that celebrate diversity. Located in City of Arabia with capacity for 850 students, the campus offers convenient access from Arabian Ranches, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and surrounding developments with fees ranging from AED 40,000 to 57,000 annually.

Parent discussions reveal positive sentiment from families familiar with the original Victory Heights, with one parent noting their child attended the Sports City campus 'from FS2 until Year 6 and no complaints,' highlighting that the principal has won UAE Principal of the Year multiple times. However, as a school that only opened in August 2025, VHPS City of Arabia faces the fundamental challenge of establishing its own culture and proving academic outcomes. While it benefits from the Outstanding-rated legacy and proven curriculum of its sister school, prospective families must weigh the appeal of a new, spacious campus against the complete absence of inspection ratings, university placement data, or demonstrated results.

Strengths

• Led by award-winning Principal Ben Rothwell with proven track record at the original Outstanding-rated Victory Heights
• Replicates the successful curriculum and community approach of established sister school
• Competitive mid-tier fees (AED 40,000-57,000) for British curriculum education
• Spacious new campus in growing City of Arabia location with good transport links
• Strong emphasis on oracy, cultural diversity, and community spirit
• Smaller capacity (850 students) promises more intimate school environment

Considerations

• Completely new school with no inspection ratings, academic results, or proven track record
• No demonstrated university placement success or standardized test outcomes yet
• Limited availability with FS1/FS2 spaces already filling up for 2026-27
• Primary school only - families will need secondary school transition planning
• Success depends entirely on replicating sister school's formula in new location
• Higher risk profile compared to established Dubai primary schools with proven results