Pupil and Parent Feedback

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Parent and Pupil Feedback Summary 2026
Thank you to everyone who took part in our surveys. We received feedback from 34 parents and 139 pupils, providing valuable insight into experiences across the school.
What Parents Told Us

  • 95% of parents found talking to the class teacher very helpful.
  • 100% found discussing their child’s progress helpful or very helpful.
  • 100% agreed that their child is happy at school.
  • 100% agreed that their child feels safe at school.
  • 100% agreed that the school has high expectations for their child.
  • 100% agreed that their child does well at school.
  • 100% would recommend the school to another family.
  • 96% agreed that children can take part in clubs and activities.
  • 91% agreed that the school supports children’s wider personal development.

What Pupils Told Us

  • 94% of pupils said they feel safe at school.
  • 86% said they have flourished this term.
  • 81% said they can explain how learning becomes more challenging and how they make progress.
  • 98% said they follow the school’s values.
  • 70% said they feel supported in school, with a further 26% saying they sometimes feel supported. (We will look deeper into this)
  • Teachers and friends were identified as the biggest sources of support in school.
  • Reading for pleasure, reading with adults and reading lessons were highlighted as key factors in improving reading.
  • 69% reported completing learning activities at home to help them flourish. (We are encouraging this to be 100%)

Overall
Feedback from both parents and pupils paints a very positive picture of our school. Parents have high levels of confidence in the quality of education, communication and care provided. Pupils report feeling safe, supported and successful, while valuing the help they receive from staff and friends.
Together, the findings highlight a school community where children are happy, engaged in their learning and supported to achieve their very best. The strong alignment between parent and pupil responses demonstrates the positive impact of our work in fostering a safe, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child can flourish.