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Parents Voice

Valued opinions, taken on board

Here at St Thomas' we look to constantly improve our ever growing family. We like to hear our parents views as they are essential to keeping our pupils happy. On this page you will see our collection of data from our parents and carers about our school in 2018.

Parents and Carers Views of Our School 2018

We love to hear feedback, it allows us to get a greater understanding of what our pupils need.

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Things you believe the school is doing well

Learning is a unique experience to everyone. That’s why we strive to make school a place where everyone feels comfortable and happy.

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Parents and Carers Views of Our School 2018

Stongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't know or No reply
1 My child likes school 54.50% 41% 3% 1% 0.50%
2 My child is making good progress 53% 44% 1% - 2%
3 Children, pupils or students behave well 37% 58% 2.50% - 2.50%
4 My child is not bullied or harassed at school 46% 45.50% 4% 0.50% 4%
5 Teaching is good 66% 33% 0.50% 0.50%
6 I am kept well informed about how my child is getting on 51% 42% 4% 1% 2%
7 I feel comfortable about approaching the school with questions or a problem or complaint 59% 38% 2% - 1%
8 Staff expect my child to work hard and do his or her best 68% 31% - - 1%
9 The school is led and managed well 55% 42% 1% - 2%
10 Staff treat my child fairly 56% 41% 0.50% - 2.50%
11 The school seeks the views of parents and takes account of their suggestions and concerns 51% 44% - 2% 3%
12 Staff explain how I can help my child at home 47% 47% 4% - 2%
13 Staff encourage my child to become mature and independent 54% 44% - - 2%
14 There is a good range of activities that my child finds interesting and Enjoyable 52% 45% 1% - 2%
15 The arrangements for my son or daughter to settle in when he or she started were good 59% 39% 1% - 1%
266 questionnaires returned

Things you believe the school is doing well

Areas you feel the school could improve

Improvement No. of Comments Plans
App for tracking progress. 2
After school clubs - more/not just sports. 12
Car parking around school 2
Too many different apps/better use of apps 4
Too much/little homework 7
Weekly spelling tests 2
More time to eat lunch/better menus 4
More outdoor equipment. Improve all other playgrounds. 6
More communication/ reports back to parents 5
Advanced warning for events or cancellation of events
Bring back afternoon break 2
More focus on �The Arts" 2
More varied reading books 1
Parent classes 1
Push higher ability children more/support those who need it 2
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