An survey was shared with all parents during December 2025.  Parents could fill the survey in anonymously.  Below is a summary of the responses.  

A huge thank you to the 59 parents who took the time to share their thoughts.  These are of great help to the strategic leadership of the school.  

Communication and relationships

96.6% of parents said that their child is mostly or always happy at school.

89.9% of parents felt the school communicates well or very well with them.  

91.5% of parents usually felt or always felt comfortable to approach the school with questions or concerns.

Teaching and learning

96.6% of parents said they are satisfied or very satisfied with their child's overall learning experience.

91.6% of parents felt that they were either mostly or definitely informed about their child's progress.

Behaviour. safety and support

96.6% of parents felt that the school promotes positive behaviour well or very well.

98.3% of parents said that their child mostly or always feels safe in school.

1.7% of parents said that their child has been bullied and the school did not deal with it quickly or effectively.  

93.2% of parents felt that their child is usually or always well supported at school.

School culture

0% of parents felt the school was unwelcoming.

94.9% of parents felt the school's values are clear and lived out daily.

Personal development

94.9% of parents felt that their child does or sometimes can take part in a variety of clubs and activities at the school.  

93.2% of parents felt that the school support their children's wider personal development (character, wellbeing, social skills, responsibility etc.)

Parents also shared some thoughts on the school, including...

"The help and support I get for my children has been absolutely incredible."

"The friendly, safe environment for the children."

"Wonderful team who care a lot about the children and their school journey.  The PTFA are brilliant too!"

"The caring nature of all the teachers who go above and beyond."

"How they support the individual child.  How they involve parents.  How warm and welcoming it is."

"My child is happy and likes to come to school."

"Simply having such a good school in our village!  Community involvement too - both ways, with school working in the community and local volunteers welcomed into school."

"The staff care about the children and we are very lucky that our children get so many wonderful opportunities."

"Friendly and welcoming staff."

"A lovely welcoming environment and an asset to the village."

"I appreciate that my children are happy here and excited to go to school almost every day!"

"The children are encouraged to be kind and look after one another."

"The school fosters fosters an inclusive caring attitude and provides a safe and positive learning environment for the children."

"The support, kindness and openness."

"The close community, how safe the kids feel, they both love school!"

"The welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that is promoted."

"The welcome approach and family engagement."

"The way my children feel safe and happy with all adults. They both feel cared for and inspired."

"I appreciate that the teachers really do go over and above. Seeing the head on the gate daily with just an hello does mean an awful lot. The ladies in the office are superstars and are so helpful and welcoming they are a real delight as they are on the front line. I like how they make the children independent and recognize they are individuals The dojo and merit system is exceptional as it means their behaviour and academic skills are both rewards and shows the school recognize that not all children are academic"

"The community feel. Staff really care about the children and want the best for them. The PTFA do fantastic events across the year - our children really enjoy them!"

"Caring teachers that know all the children well."

"The school values being instilled in them from the start."

"The staff are very committed to giving children the best learning experience."

"I value the schools strong links with the local community."

"Teachers, the after school clubs, school trips associated to learning."

"Friendly, committed fully to the children, encourage a high standard of behaviour and learning. After school club choice, music opportunities."

"Friendly, introduces children to a wide range of activities. Seek enrichment activities where you can. Feel you all really care about the children. Good academic base for middle school."

"The family ethos. How children from all year groups play together and care about each other. The fantastic wraparound provision which is an invaluable resource for working families. The staff who run them are fantastic and the wraparound system works really well."

"Sense of community within the school."

"The welcoming manner - headteachers greeting and staffs knowledge of all children. It appears to be a very inclusive school."

"We feel the school is improving in regards to supporting our child's individual needs."

How will the survey results be used?

The survey included opportunities to share constructive feedback and suggestions to move the school forward.  These are being considered by the school's leadership team.  They include looking at reducing the number of apps/methods of communication between school and parents, reviewing the school's reward systems and after school clubs.  

Again, thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and share their thoughts with us.