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Parent Survey

Every year we ask our community to complete a questionnaire to help us understand what parents/carers think about our school and give an opportunity for comment on the school successes and areas that could be even better. 

Survey Date: Autumn 2025

Total Number of Responses: 273

Headlines

  • 100%  strongly agree or agree that the school provides a good education for their child.
  • 100%  strongly agree or agree that the school is led and managed well.
  • 100%  strongly agree or agree that they are happy with the progress that their child is making.  
  • 100% strongly agree or agree that they would recommend Orchard Primary School to another parent.
  • 100%  strongly agree or agree are their child likes school.
  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the termly reports are useful. 
  • 100%  strongly agree or agree that they feel comfortable about approaching the school with questions or a problem. 
  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the office staff are friendly and welcoming. 
  • 100%  strongly agree or agree that the newsletter keeps them well informed about events. 
  • 99%  strongly agree or agree that their teachers work hard and teach well.
  • 99%  strongly agree or agree that staff explain how to help their child at home.
  • 99%  strongly agree or agree that the school listens to views and suggestions
  • 99% strongly agree or agree that their child feels safe at school.
  • 99% strongly agree or agree that the school ensures that pupils are well behaved.
  • 98% strongly agree or agree that they are kept informed about how their child is getting on. 
  • 98% strongly agree or agree that the school provides suitable homework.
  • 98% strongly agree or agree that they find the school website a useful source of information.
  • 98%  strongly agree or agree that coffee mornings are useful.
  • 98%  strongly agree or agree that the school deals effectively with bullying. 

Most Common ‘I would like…’ Parent Comments

CommentTotal
More enrichment opportunities/trips for pupils7
More opportunities for parents to become involved in school5
To continue with what the school is already doing  4
More/less/consistency with homework3

Areas of Focus

98% strongly agree or agree that the school provides suitable homework.

We will continue to:

  • Check the content of homework through weekly monitoring 
  • Provide a piece of non-recorded homework every half term 
  • Ensure holiday homework is displayed and celebrated

98% strongly agree or agree that they are kept informed about how their child is getting on.

We will continue to:

  • Ensure information is accessible and easy to understand e.g. by introducing a new report card format 
  • Provide half termly curriculum newsletters 
  • Allocate coffee mornings carefully across the year 
  • Promote and update the school website