Parent views are always welcome; questionnaires are sent out on a regular basis which inform improvements to the school. Parents are encouraged to discuss and share their ideas with staff. 

You may also choose to publish your views online using the Parent View website by following the link below; 

Parental Engagement

We engage with our parent community in the following ways:

• Send out parent surveys to gather information on specific topics. 
• Welcome parents into the school e.g. book looks, Sports' Day  
• Provide the opportunity for parents to speak to governors at school events 
• Ensure that members of the senior leadership team are a visible presence at the start of the day   
• Hold focus groups where parental input is beneficial for effective decision making e.g. Homework Policy

How have we responded to parental feedback?

We value feedback from our parents and send out regular surveys to obtain views and comments. Here is a summary of our most recent survey:

We were delighted to receive 79 responses to this year’s parental survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback—your views are invaluable in helping us celebrate successes and identify areas for improvement.

⭐ Overall Positive Picture

The survey shows a strongly positive view of the school:

The majority of parents agree that:

• Children are happy and feel safe at school.
• The school has high expectations and supports pupils to do well.
• There is a good range of subjects and activities on offer
• A very high proportion of parents said they would recommend the school to others
• Words most frequently used to describe the school include: “friendly”, “caring”, “supportive”, “community”, and “welcoming”

These responses reflect a school environment where pupils feel valued and supported.

🌱 Strengths Highlighted by Parents

1. Positive Relationships and Ethos. Many parents praised the school for being:

• Caring and nurturing
• Inclusive and community-focused
• Friendly and welcoming
• Staff were often described as dedicated and supportive, with individual teachers receiving very positive feedback.

2. Pupil Happiness and Progress

• Most parents feel their children are happy, safe, and doing well
• Several comments highlighted strong academic and emotional progress, particularly where strong teacher relationships are in place

3. Broad Curriculum and Opportunities

• Parents recognise a good breadth of subjects
• Many feel children benefit from clubs, activities, and wider development opportunities

⚠️ Key Areas for Development

Alongside the positive feedback, some consistent themes emerged where we can improve:

1. Communication with Parents

This was the most common area raised:

• Delays or lack of response to emails
• Communication sometimes unclear or inconsistent
• Weekly communications (e.g. Friday flyer) can be too long or not specific enough
• Parents would like clearer information about what children are learning and how to support them

2. Handling of Concerns and Feedback

While many parents feel concerns are handled well, some reported:

• Slow responses
• Feeling concerns were not always fully addressed

3. Behaviour and Bullying

• Most parents reported no experience of bullying

However, where concerns were raised:

• Some parents felt incidents were not always communicated clearly
• A small number expressed concern about how effectively issues were handled

4. Consistency and Expectations

Some feedback highlighted:

• Inconsistency between classes or staff
• A desire for greater challenge for higher-attaining pupils

5. Practical Improvements Suggested

Parents also suggested improvements in specific areas:

• School meals – healthier options and reduced processed food
• Parents’ evenings – longer appointments
• End-of-day organisation – pupils being dismissed on time
• Extracurricular and sports provision – desire for further development

💬 In Summary

This year’s survey reflects a strong and positive community school, with children who feel happy, safe, and supported. Parents particularly value the caring ethos, dedicated staff, and inclusive environment.

At the same time, we recognise the importance of:

• Improving communication clarity and responsiveness
• Ensuring consistency across the school
• Continuing to strengthen our approach to behaviour and parent engagement

🙏 Thank You

We are grateful for your continued support and constructive feedback. This will directly inform our priorities moving forward as we continue working together to provide the very best for all our pupils. This feedback will be taken into consideration as we work towards next year's school development plan. Many thanks.