St Stephen’s Primary School Parent Questionnaire Report 2012

The 2012 parent questionnaires were completed at the end of the summer term.

A total of 243 questionnaires were returned. The school had 408 pupils on roll with a large number of families containing siblings.

The following is the analysis of the results based on returns.

The table above summarises the responses that parents and carers made to each statement. The percentages indicate the proportion of parents and carers giving that response out of the total number of completed questionnaires. Where one or more parents or carers chose not to answer a particular question, the percentages will not add up to 100%

Main outcomes from the questionnaire replies

• A large majority of 98% of the parents who returned questionnaires were in agreement that their child enjoyed school, 96% holding the opinion that their child was well cared for and in a safe environment.
• 97% stated that their child was making good progress.
• A large majority of 97% agreed that behaviour in school was good and 99% viewed the school as well led and managed.
• The opinion that the school takes into account of children’s views rose by 8% to 96% from the previous questionnaire..
• 97% viewed the school as open and welcoming to the community, with 94% agreeing that the school seeks the views of parents and carers, taking into account their suggestions.
• 4% or under of the parents who returned the questionnaires disagreed with the statements.
• 97% of parents were able to support their child’s learning and 4% of the children received additional private tuition.

Parents/Carers were also asked how they would like to see the school develop in the future and asked to comment. The following themes were identified.

• Homework- some parents were satisfied, some thought there was too much and some too little. Homework sheets to be displayed on our website
• ICT – The school to subscribe to education websites that the children can access at home.
• Clubs and extended service provision – A breakfast club, more clubs for younger pupils, and a greater range of clubs and after school provision.
• Sports – A greater range of sporting opportunities in school e.g. archery, rowing and sailing.
• Parental involvement – more open days for all parent groups and opportunities for parents to get involved in school.
• Premises – a larger space for assemblies and improvement to the school garden play area.

How the school is addressing these issues:

• Each class held a parent information meeting during the second week of September. Parents met the new teachers and were given information on expectations and the curriculum.
• We run a number of events for parents throughout the year. These include a Careers Evening or Curriculum Evening and Dads’ or Mums’ Morning and parent/child workshop days.
• Curriculum overviews are provided at the beginning of each term.
• We have revised the Homework Policy and hope to add a homework link on our website.
• We try to offer a range of after school clubs. A pupil and parent survey regarding clubs will be distributed in the autumn term.
• In Year 6, pupils have the opportunity to attend a residential visit to Fairplay House. Here they take part in a range of different sporting and outdoor pursuits.
• Our website has links to a variety of educational sites for pupils to use.
• In the past there has be no overall demand for a breakfast club. However we will survey parents again on this matter in the new term.
• We encourage parents, carers, ex pupils and members of the community to join our ‘Friends of St Stephen’s’ organisation. It provides an opportunity for parents to have more involvement within school.