At Parochial we feel strongly that education requires a strong and trusting partnership between home and school. We are conscious of the privilege we hold in being chosen as your child’s school and know that each day you hand over one of the most precious people in your life into our care. Our staff work hard to ensure that your child receives a quality of education that we can be proud of and which you can put your faith in.
Communication is very important in this partnership. Each year we will give you a formal opportunity to tell us how you feel about our school (the questionnaire) but we encourage you to come and talk to us about any and all concerns or questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to get in touch whenever you need us.
Communication is very important in this partnership. Each year we will give you a formal opportunity to tell us how you feel about our school (the questionnaire) but we encourage you to come and talk to us about any and all concerns or questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to get in touch whenever you need us.
Ofsted Parent View
The schools’ inspection board Ofsted have created an online opportunity for parents to tell them about their child’s school. The link for this can be found here.
Parent Questionnaire
Below you can find the responses to our most recent parent questionnaire (Spring 2026). We were so pleased by how very positive the outcome was. Of course, we can always do more and below you will find the actions we are taking to address any issues. A tiny minority of respondents disagreed with the statements, with a few more giving a 'neutral' response, but didn't say why - we would love to know more about this, so please get in touch.
Statement:
My child is taught well.
Your response:
98.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed.
Comments and Actions.
We were very proud of this response. No-one disagreed, but we did have a couple of neutral responses. If anyone has any worries, please do get in touch.
Statement:
I know what my child is learning, or could find out.
Your response:
88.5% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We had a few neutral and four respondents 'disagree'. Just a reminder, the class pages on our website have overviews and specific maths and English teaching for the year, and our curriculum page has the long term plans for every subject in every year group.
Statement:
My child is appropriately challenged in school
Your response:
80.9% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
At Parochial we work hard to ensure that challenge is balanced alongside retention but we hope to always provide learning that is engaging. We will ensure that this feedback is shared and challenge is further evaluated in our monitoring.
Statement:
A good range of subjects are taught in school
Your response:
90.4% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
Comments in this section were very positive but most of those who were neutral or disagreed were not specific about what they would like to be added. At Parochial we teach a curriculum 'plus' - meaning we deliver the national curriculum and add in local and value-led themes and also themes that children choose through the school council.
Statement:
Events. trips and visitors are relevant to my child’s learning
Your response:
98.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We were very pleased with this result and are working hard to ensure our trip and experience offer remains good, while balancing our commitment to Poverty Proofing and reducing any potential financial pressure on families.
Statement:
The school gives me opportunities to find out how my child is doing.
Your response:
I know what my child is learning, or could find out.
Your response:
88.5% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We had a few neutral and four respondents 'disagree'. Just a reminder, the class pages on our website have overviews and specific maths and English teaching for the year, and our curriculum page has the long term plans for every subject in every year group.
Statement:
My child is appropriately challenged in school
Your response:
80.9% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
At Parochial we work hard to ensure that challenge is balanced alongside retention but we hope to always provide learning that is engaging. We will ensure that this feedback is shared and challenge is further evaluated in our monitoring.
Statement:
A good range of subjects are taught in school
Your response:
90.4% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
Comments in this section were very positive but most of those who were neutral or disagreed were not specific about what they would like to be added. At Parochial we teach a curriculum 'plus' - meaning we deliver the national curriculum and add in local and value-led themes and also themes that children choose through the school council.
Statement:
Events. trips and visitors are relevant to my child’s learning
Your response:
98.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We were very pleased with this result and are working hard to ensure our trip and experience offer remains good, while balancing our commitment to Poverty Proofing and reducing any potential financial pressure on families.
Statement:
The school gives me opportunities to find out how my child is doing.
Your response:
92.3% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We offer two parents' evenings, a written report and an opportunity to come into school and see your child's books alongside them in their classroom environment. We try to include a parent workshop each year so that you can feel more involved in your child's school community. Please let us know if there is anything you would like to be added.
Statement:
My child is making good progress at this school
Your response:
94.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We are really pleased with how positive this response was, but we are aware that one respondent disagreed. Please get in touch with us so we can learn more about this.
Statement:
My child feels safe at school
Your response:
96.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
It was lovely to see this and to read your responses. We want all of our children to feel safe and if anyone who gave a neutral response would like to come in to chat with us, we would be happy to help.
Statement:
The school has good rules that are used fairly
Your response:
92.3% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We have made sure that our Behaviour Policy (see Policies) is easy to find. Most of you felt that not only did you agree, but your children also felt that the rules were clear and used fairly. Only one respondent disagreed – please feel that you can come and talk to us if your child is worried that they have been treated unfairly or does not understand how our rules work, so that we can give support.
Statement:
The school makes sure that pupils are behaving well.
Your response:
80.8% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
Most of you strongly agreed with this comment. We feel that our lesson and playtimes are calm and happy times for our pupils, and that pupils are given what they need in order to help them behave well. Please get in touch if you are concerned about behaviour in class or at playtime and I would be happy to chat, reassure you will a school tour or address any specific concerns.
Statement:
When I have raised concerns with the school, my concerns have been dealt with quickly and effectively
Your response:
86% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed (We realise we didn't give a 'not applicable' options, which accounts for neutral responses.)
Comments and Actions:
We were pleased that many parents felt that this was not something they had ever needed to do and that those of you who had, felt we had helped your efficiently. No respondent disagreed.
Comments and Actions:
We offer two parents' evenings, a written report and an opportunity to come into school and see your child's books alongside them in their classroom environment. We try to include a parent workshop each year so that you can feel more involved in your child's school community. Please let us know if there is anything you would like to be added.
Statement:
My child is making good progress at this school
Your response:
94.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We are really pleased with how positive this response was, but we are aware that one respondent disagreed. Please get in touch with us so we can learn more about this.
Statement:
My child feels safe at school
Your response:
96.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
It was lovely to see this and to read your responses. We want all of our children to feel safe and if anyone who gave a neutral response would like to come in to chat with us, we would be happy to help.
Statement:
The school has good rules that are used fairly
Your response:
92.3% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We have made sure that our Behaviour Policy (see Policies) is easy to find. Most of you felt that not only did you agree, but your children also felt that the rules were clear and used fairly. Only one respondent disagreed – please feel that you can come and talk to us if your child is worried that they have been treated unfairly or does not understand how our rules work, so that we can give support.
Statement:
The school makes sure that pupils are behaving well.
Your response:
80.8% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
Most of you strongly agreed with this comment. We feel that our lesson and playtimes are calm and happy times for our pupils, and that pupils are given what they need in order to help them behave well. Please get in touch if you are concerned about behaviour in class or at playtime and I would be happy to chat, reassure you will a school tour or address any specific concerns.
Statement:
When I have raised concerns with the school, my concerns have been dealt with quickly and effectively
Your response:
86% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed (We realise we didn't give a 'not applicable' options, which accounts for neutral responses.)
Comments and Actions:
We were pleased that many parents felt that this was not something they had ever needed to do and that those of you who had, felt we had helped your efficiently. No respondent disagreed.
Statement:
Has your child been bullied at our school? If Yes, can you share your view on whether the school worked quickly and effectively to resolve the issue.
Your response:
96% of respondents told us their child hadn't been bullied. Of the two respondents who said their child had been bullied, one felt it had been dealt with efficiently, the other felt that we had not been quick enough.
Comments and Actions:
The safety and welfare of our children is a very important priority for all the staff at Parochial and we were pleased that the vast majority of you had no problems or had been supported in rectifying any issues your child may have had. In the case that was not quick enough, we apologise for any distress that this caused the pupil and their parents, and hope that they will come and chat to us if any further issues arise.
Statement:
The school promotes equality and diversity
Your response:
97.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
Most respondents strongly agreed with this statement. As in all things, we strive to improve and, given our lack of diversity in our school community, we have worked hard to ensure that pupils see representations that are diverse and are aware of celebrations and traditions of other cultures.
Statement:
The school is well led and managed
Your response:
Has your child been bullied at our school? If Yes, can you share your view on whether the school worked quickly and effectively to resolve the issue.
Your response:
96% of respondents told us their child hadn't been bullied. Of the two respondents who said their child had been bullied, one felt it had been dealt with efficiently, the other felt that we had not been quick enough.
Comments and Actions:
The safety and welfare of our children is a very important priority for all the staff at Parochial and we were pleased that the vast majority of you had no problems or had been supported in rectifying any issues your child may have had. In the case that was not quick enough, we apologise for any distress that this caused the pupil and their parents, and hope that they will come and chat to us if any further issues arise.
Statement:
The school promotes equality and diversity
Your response:
97.1% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
Most respondents strongly agreed with this statement. As in all things, we strive to improve and, given our lack of diversity in our school community, we have worked hard to ensure that pupils see representations that are diverse and are aware of celebrations and traditions of other cultures.
Statement:
The school is well led and managed
Your response:
91% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
We will continue to make every effort to build on our strengths and lead our school to be the best it can be.
Comments and Actions:
We will continue to make every effort to build on our strengths and lead our school to be the best it can be.
Statement:
My child is happy at school.
Your response:
94.2% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed
Comments and Actions:
Comments and Actions:
We were so pleased to read this. While no respondent disagreed, we hope that all of our pupils have the opportunity to be happy and would love to see what we could do to help.
Statement:
Would you recommend the school to another parent?
Your response:
96.2% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed, with the vast majority agreeing.
Comments and Actions:
We were very proud of this and so grateful to you for your trust in us. We will continue to work with parents and our school community to endeavour to improve our provision further.
Comments and Actions:
We were very proud of this and so grateful to you for your trust in us. We will continue to work with parents and our school community to endeavour to improve our provision further.