Inspection & Accreditation
What Britain’s Inspectors Found at Sherborne School, MOQ
British Schools Overseas Inspection 2026
The British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection is a voluntary scheme run by the UK Department for Education. It measures British schools outside the United Kingdom against the same standards used to inspect independent schools at home, so parents can compare a school in Doha with a school in Britain on equal terms. The purpose is straightforward: to give parents an honest, independent view of the school, the quality of education it provides, and how it stands against schools in the UK.
In February 2026, the BSO inspection team completed a full inspection of Sherborne School, Mall of Qatar. Their verdict: Outstanding in three of the eight standards. The quality of education was judged Good. The judgement is endorsed by the British government and is valid for three years.
The school provides a high-quality, holistic education for its pupils. Pupils are extremely well-cared for and safe. They enjoy a range of opportunities through which they develop leadership skills and compassion for others. School leaders are forward thinking, with a clear vision for the future development of the school.
In KS4 and KS5, performance is above UK averages, as measured by external examinations.
- BSO Inspection Report, Feb 2026
Twelve Strengths the Inspectors Identified
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✓ Pupils, who are well-behaved, responsible, eager learners. ✓ Vision and drive of school leaders, with a strong focus on raising standards across the school. ✓ Commitment and passion of teachers to support all aspects of pupils’ development. ✓ School’s core values, which unite British and Qatari culture and traditions and are central to the ethos of the school. ✓ Strong relationships across the school based on kindness, honesty and mutual respect. ✓ Extremely high levels of care for pupils’ safety and wellbeing. |
✓ Wealth of opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills and contribute to the school and wider community. ✓ Wide range of curriculum enrichment opportunities, in particular the active and inspiring Model United Nations (MUN) programme. ✓ Organisation, cleanliness and management of the school’s premises. ✓ Strong partnerships with parents and developments in systems for communications between home and school. ✓ Ambitious plans for the school’s restructuring and reorganisation. ✓ School governance, which is strategic and supportive. |
Pupils report that they feel safe and they know who to talk to if they have concerns.
- BSO Inspection Report, Feb 2026
FOR FAMILIES MOVING TO QATAR
We’ve Answered the Questions You Haven’t Asked Yet
An authentically British school. Inspectors confirm the National Curriculum for England across all key stages, IGCSEs and A levels, UK age groupings, UK-style school day, British-style uniform and staff who are predominantly UK-qualified.
A community that already feels like home. Around one third of pupils are British and the wider community represents over fifty nationalities. Your child will join a community where arriving from somewhere new is the shared story, not the exception.
Settled, safe and supported from day one. Welfare, health and safety judged Outstanding. Three full-time nurses, more than forty first-aid trained staff, four staffed entry gates and weekly safeguarding meetings led by senior leaders, the school nurse and counsellor.
Year 7 transition that calms the nerves. New Year 7 pupils stay in a familiar home room on the prep floor for the first half term. Senior school teachers come to them. Confidence first, then independence.
A direct line to school leaders. Inspectors highlighted an open-door approach and prompt responses to concerns. EduLink is used across the prep and senior phases, with Class Dojo additionally embedded in the prep school. Information is also accessible to Arabic-speaking parents.
...enter text here.Inspection at a Glance
A factual summary of the 2026 British Schools Overseas inspection of Sherborne School, Mall of Qatar.
| School name | Sherborne School, Mall of Qatar |
| Location | Rawdat Al Jahhaniya, Doha, Qatar |
| Age range | 3 to 18 (Early Years Foundation Stage to Sixth Form) |
| Curriculum | National Curriculum for England, with Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History |
| Qualifications offered | IGCSEs at Key Stage 4, A levels at Key Stage 5 |
| Inspection | British Schools Overseas (BSO) full inspection |
| Inspection dates | 1st to 3rd February 2026 |
| Inspector | Penta International, approved by the UK Department for Education |
| Quality assured by | Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) |
| Outstanding judgements | 3 of the 8 BSO standards |
| Quality of education judgement | Good |
| KS4 and KS5 results | Above UK averages, as measured by external examinations |
| Validity of judgement | 3 years (to February 2029) |
| Inspection report number | 20260201 |
| Memberships | British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO) |