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
| Comment | Total |
|---|---|
| More enrichment opportunities/trips for pupils | 7 |
| More opportunities for parents to become involved in school | 5 |
| To continue with what the school is already doing | 4 |
| More/less/consistency with homework | 3 |
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