Parent Feedback

We always want to be the best we can be for our children, our families and our wider community. An important part of this is listening to parents and understanding what is working well, as well as where we could make things even better.

We regularly ask families to share their views through parent surveys and other opportunities for feedback. We look carefully at what parents tell us, celebrate the things they value and use their comments to help shape our next steps.

Below, you can read the findings from our most recent parent surveys. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. Your views really do matter to us.

Playtime survey Summer 2026

Our Summer 2026 parent survey gave us a really positive starting point after introducing some 'quick wins' to improve play opportunities at lunch and break times.

43 families of children already at the school and 7 families whose children were about to start completed the survey.
“Brilliant” was the most common description of playtime, chosen by 22 children.
A further 13 children described playtime as “good”.
Overall, more than four out of five children said that their playtimes were good or brilliant.

Parents told us that they value play for children’s friendships, physical development, imagination, confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing. Families also shared plenty of ideas and offers of practical support as our OPAL provision develops.

We are delighted that children already enjoy their playtimes so much, and excited about making even more of our wonderful grounds and extending the range of play available to every child. For more information, please look at our OPAL page in the 'Belonging, Wellbeing and Wider Opportunities' tab.

Parent survey October 2025

We were really proud of the positive feedback received in our annual parent survey in October 2025. The governing body carefully reviews the responses to understand what families feel is working well and where further development may be helpful. This feedback gives governors valuable insight into the school’s effectiveness and helps inform its future priorities and strategic direction. A summary of the findings, shared via the newsletter, are as follows:

Parent Survey Highlights – A Big Thank You!

We’re delighted to share some wonderful feedback from our recent parent survey. Thank you to every parent and carer who took the time to respond; your insight, encouragement, and honesty help us continue to strengthen our school community and ensure every child thrives.

The results paint a very encouraging picture of school life, with overwhelmingly positive responses across all areas:

A Happy and Safe Environment

98% of parents agree that their child is happy at school, with 75% strongly agreeing.
100% say their child feels safe, including 77% who strongly agree.

This is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s fantastic to see that reflected so clearly in your feedback.

Respectful Behaviour and a Supportive Community

99% feel the school enables their child to behave respectfully (80% strongly agree).
99% agree that the school is a joyful and supportive community (79% strongly agree).

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built together; one where every child feels valued.

Living Out Our Mission

100% of parents understand and support the school’s Catholic Mission (74% strongly agree).
99% agree the school supports their child’s spiritual and moral development (74% strongly agree).

Learning and Progress

99% agree that their child does well at this school (78% strongly agree).
100% feel confident supporting their child’s learning at home.

This partnership between school and families is something we deeply value.

A School You’d Recommend

97% of parents would recommend the school to another parent, with 74% strongly agreeing.

This is one of the biggest compliments we could hope for - thank you. It means so much to the whole team.

Areas for Improvement

While the feedback was overwhelmingly positive, parents also highlighted helpful areas where we can continue to grow. We are grateful for these constructive suggestions and will use them to guide our ongoing development.

The main themes from parents included:

Improving the quality and clarity of communication, particularly around school updates and key information.
Increasing consistency and timeliness of feedback on children’s learning and progress.
Providing more opportunities for parents to engage with the school and better understand what children are learning.

We truly appreciate this input; it helps us ensure we’re meeting the needs of all families and continually improving the experience for every child.