The views of parents are important to us as a school community. We are beginning to routinely seek parents' views at each of the parent consultation evenings.

 

We have asked parents a number of key questions about school performance. Responses could be one of the five indicated below:

 

 

In each of the year group tabs we have summarised parents' responses. We have provided the overall percentage of parents who, in responding to the questionnaire, indicated an 'agree' or 'strongly agree' response.

 

Year 7 - 2020/21

 

 

We asked parents to tell us about something we do well - Here are some of their comments: 

 

• “Both our boys enjoy their time in school and feel they are encouraged to do their best and to develop in all areas of the curriculum.” 
• “Communicating, adapting and keeping everyone in the school as safe as possible.” 
• “Staff always on hand to support parents and pupils have emailed a couple of times to check homework and staff positively messaged back within a reasonable time scale. Also making a safe, secure and happy environment to fulfil enriched learning. Thank you to all.” 
• “Helping my daughter to settle in on her first few weeks at high school especially with what is going on in the world.” 
• “Giving praise My daughter loves the praise she receives, and she thrives from it” 
• “You provide an organised and safe environment.” 
• “Overall running Discipline and commitment to pupils education is excellent” 

 

Year 8 - 2018/19

 

 

Year 9 - 2019/20

 

 

We asked parents to tell us about something we do well - Here are some of their comments:

 

• “You have helped both of my boys well at this school and supported their needs.”
• “The rapport between teachers and students is fantastic. Great communication. My child loves school and comments that there is a great atmosphere around school. Lots of support to achieve good results in each subject. Big thank you to all of the teachers and staff.”
• We believe that you make every effort to push the students to their true potential and go that one step further, so they can achieve the grades they want to get into college, etc.”
• “Good feedback received at parents evening supported with example work”.
• “I think The Kingʼs School has a very high standard in behaviour and uniform. I am pleased with the progress of my child so far.”
• “Great teachers; very passionate about their subjects.”

 

Year 10 - 2018/19

 

 

Year 11 & 13 - 2020/21

 

 

We asked parents to tell us about something we do well - Here are some of their comments:

 

• “I think the Weduc app is very good - and you keep parents and students involved and updated on everything.” 

• “Always having the students welfare considered and contact is very much appreciated when needed to speak to members of staff with any problems. All staff give their all to students, parents and carers.” 

• “Communication and support.” 

• “Communication with parents.” 

 

‘Watch Me Learnʼ Parental Feedback - November 2018

 

Parents from Year 7 were invited into school to watch their child in an English lesson, where the students undertook tasks such as creative writing and exploring characters from the work of authors such as Roald Dahl.

 

100% of the parents agreed that the lessons were organised.

 

90% of the parents agreed that the lessons were challenging for the students.

 

100% of the parents agreed that the students were engaged in the lesson.

 

100% of the parents agreed that the behaviour of the students allowed for effective learning.

 

100% of the parents enjoyed watching the lesson.

 

 

All of the parents involved noted that they would be interested in other ‘Watch me Learnʼ sessions.