Views of Our Academy
Parents/Carers’ Views
Survey Results
Thank you to all those of you who returned your questionnaires. Here are the results:
Number of Parents Surveyed – 223
Number of questionnaires returned – 115
Percentage of Returns – 52%
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My child has enjoyed attending Rowena. | 97 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| The school keeps my child safe. | 98 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| My child is making progress at Rowena. | 95 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| The school deals effectively with unacceptable behaviour. | 91 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| The school helps my child to have a healthy lifestyle. | 91 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| The school expects my child to work hard and do his/her best. | 96 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| The school sets appropriate homework for my child. | 87 | 12.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| The school makes sure that my child is well prepared for the future (for example changing schools). | 87 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| There is a good range of activities including trips, visits and clubs for my child to take part in. | 94 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| The school treats my child fairly and with respect. | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| I would find it easy to approach the staff with questions or problems concerning my child. | 97 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| The school takes account of my suggestions and concerns. | 91.5 | 8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| The school has appropriate procedures for dealing with complaints. | 90 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| I feel that parents are encouraged to play an active part in school life (reading/maths mornings, coffee morning etc). | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| I am kept well informed about my child’s progress (targets, reports, open evenings etc). | 92 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| The school meets my child’s particular needs. | 93 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| The school is led and managed effectively. | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall, I am happy with my child’s experience at Rowena. | 98 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
COMMENTS
“Fantastic School – couldn’t be happier with the school as a whole.”
“Brill school, amazing teachers could not ask for more.”
“My son and I have both enjoyed his time spent here, will be sad to leave.”
“I am absolutely delighted with the school.”
“This school is one of the very best and my daughter has made fantastic progress. Will be a very sad day when my daughter leaves.”
“I have found this school very supportive regarding some concerns I have with my child! Thank you for being so helpful.”
“Couldn’t ask for a better school for my daughter, fantastic teachers. I definitely made the best choice sending my daughter to Rowena.”
“This is an amazing school with teachers and staff that become firm friends. I really can’t express how grateful I am for the support you have all given to my children.”
“A fantastic school and a good variety of after school clubs.”
“Fantastic school – meets children’s individual needs and will do anything to make the child meet their potential. Fantastic school/staff.”
“Very good school, that’s why my child attends this as his non local school.”
“Brilliant School. Friendly Staff.”
“I couldn’t wish for my child to attend a better school!”
Pupils’ Views
Total children surveyed = 191
| A Lot | A Little | Not Much | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Do you like being at this school? | 94% | 6% | 0% |
| 2. Do you find out new things in lesson? | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| 3. Are your lessons interesting and fun? | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| 4. Do you get help when you are stuck? | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| 5. Do you have to work hard? | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| 6. Do teachers show you how to make your work better? | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| 7. Do other children behave well? | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| 8. Are other children friendly? | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| 9. Is there an adult you would go to if you were worried at school? | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| 10. Are teachers fair to you? | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| 11. Do teachers listen to your ideas? | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| 12. Are you trusted to do things on your own? | 93% | 7% | 0% |