Victory Heights Primary School: City of Arabia

Making Memories

British Curriculum Primary School

Nurture

Fostering growth in a caring, supportive environment.

Challenge

Encouraging students to reach their full potential.

Excel

Empowering success through dedication and excellence.

Nurture

Fostering growth in a caring, supportive environment.

Challenge

Encouraging students to reach their full potential.

Excel

Empowering success through dedication and excellence.

ABOUT US

At Victory Heights Primary School, we believe in nurturing every child's unique potential. Our approach is centred around our core values: Nurture, Challenge, and Excel. We create a caring and supportive environment where students feel valued and inspired to learn.

ABOUT US

At Victory Heights Primary School, we believe in nurturing every child's unique potential. Our approach is centred around our core values: Nurture, Challenge, and Excel. We create a caring and supportive environment where students feel valued and inspired to learn.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

FOUNDING PRINCIPAL

Ben Rothwell

A member of the founding team at VHPS Sports City and currently Headteacher, Ben Rothwell is now bringing his wealth of experience and leadership to City of Arabia as Founding Principal. He aims to build on the success of VHPS, creating a nurturing and dynamic learning environment that reflects the school’s ethos of innovation and excellence for the new community.

DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER

Rob McCall

Since joining VHPS, Rob has been able to engage with his passion for developing and nurturing teachers. He has completed MS in education from Middlesex University, Dubai. His research into teacher professional development from around the world has helped to adapt our unique VHPS University programme.

HEAD OF INCLUSION

Michelle Choytooa

Michelle has grown and led the Outstanding Inclusion provision for the last 10 years with a key focus on early identification and support. Michelle’s experience and knowledge has been pivotal in advocating and ensuring that personalised and impactful learning is in place for children with additional educational needs.

Head of Foundation

Natalie Doidge

Natalie brings over 15 years of experience to her role as Head of Foundation Stage, having led FS at two KHDA-rated ‘Outstanding’ schools. With a strong pedigree in delivering excellence in early childhood education, she is passionate about play-based learning and is dedicated to creating environments where young learners feel valued, inspired and empowered. Natalie champions a child-led approach, thoughtfully shaping learning experiences around the child’s unique ideas and interests.

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Danielle Barratt-Duffy

Danielle brings over 13 years of teaching expertise to her role as Assistant Head. Since moving to Dubai in 2017, she has taken on key leadership roles at VHPS. With extensive experience in multiple DSIB and BSO inspections, Danielle has a deep understanding of driving school improvement and maintaining high standards. Passionate about enriching the curriculum, Danielle excels at integrating captivating texts, creative hooks, and a touch of magic to inspire and engage students.

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Charlotte Brookson

Since joining VHPS, Charlotte has played a key role in enhancing the mathematics curriculum, with a strong focus on teaching and learning. She recently completed the NPQSL course, further enriching her leadership skills. Committed to mentoring teachers, Charlotte will continue leading Teaching and Learning initiatives at City of Arabia, where her passion for supporting colleagues and driving educational excellence will continue to thrive.

Admissions Officer

Emma Woods

Emma brings a unique blend of professionalism and warmth to her role as Admissions Officer at Victory Heights Primary School City of Arabia. Having previously served as Parent Liaison and Admissions Officer at VHPS Sports City, she has developed a strong passion for supporting families through the admissions process. With a wealth of experience in people-centric roles – from managing cabin crew on VVIP flights to front-of-house positions in hospitality and wellness. Emma is approachable, organised and deeply committed, she takes pride in making every family’s journey into the school a smooth, welcoming, and positive experience.

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS

Sasha Crabb

Over the past 12 years Sasha has lead VHPS and established it as a school that lives and breathes it’s mission to Nurture, Challenge and Excel. A school that has a culture of purpose. Every detail of the community is centered around how they can ensure a child has a safe secure environment to blossom. The staff are invested in the moment and have the experience to guide and create life skills. It is a community that is Invested in Happiness and Serious about Learning.

CHAIRMAN

Dinesh C Kothari

Mr. Dinesh C. Kothari, Chairman of VHPS City of Arabia, exemplifies excellence in leadership. His visionary approach and unwavering dedication to each child’s development create a vibrant and supportive learning environment for everyone.

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN DUBAILAND

Victory Heights Primary School City of Arabia is conveniently located in the heart of Dubailand, with excellent road links making it within easy reach of popular communities such as Arabian Ranches I, II and III, Dubai Silicon Oasis, The Villa, Villanova, Mudon, Serena and Al Barari.