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This research aims to develop the design of current schools and establish new standards that are more suitable for the cognitive and intellectual characteristics of primary school students. It also aims to make the school an environment that helps improve students’ academic performance and enhance their psychological well-being and behavior both inside and outside the school. The research examines the most important concepts derived from current school designs, analyzes and highlights them, and then compares them with the cognitive and intellectual characteristics of the target age group. The research relies on extracting the most prominent characteristics of cognitive and intellectual development through a review of previous studies, in addition to identifying the most important psychological and behavioral influences by referring to contemporary theories and standards in school design to develop new standards. The research analyzes the plans and virtual tours provided by the Schools Development website, extracting the concepts present in current school designs and then comparing them with the characteristics of cognitive and intellectual development, as well as linking them to the resulting psychological and behavioral influences. The most important findings of the research are: First: The current school design does not align with the general cognitive and perceptual characteristics of all age groups, negatively impacting children’s psychological well-being. Second: The current school design relies on a standardized approach applied to all school spaces and all age groups, without considering the differences in cognitive development and perceptual characteristics of each age group, leading to negative effects on their mental health.