•  100% of parents/carers of children in all years (N, R, Y1, Y2) agreed or strongly agreed that:

• Their children like school;

• Their children are making good progress;

• Children behave well;

• Their children feel safe at school;

• Teaching is good;

• The school is led and managed well;

• Staff encourage their children to become mature and independent;

• There is a good range of activities that their children finds interesting and enjoyable;

• The arrangements for helping their children settle in when they started at the school were good.

 

2.     All said they would recommend the school to other parents.

 

3.     90% or more of parents/carers of children in all years (N, R, Y1, Y2) agreed or strongly agreed that:

• Their children are not bullied or harassed at school;

• They feel comfortable about approaching the school with questions, or a problem, or complaints;

• Staff treat their children fairly;

• The school seeks the view of parents and takes account of their suggestions and concerns;

• Staff explain how parents/carers can help their children at home;

• They are kept well informed about what events and activities are happening at school.

 

4.     Respondents reported the following as amongst the main strengths of the school:

 

• Good leadership;

• Keeping parents informed;

• Good relationships between parents and staff;

• Developing children's social, emotional and independence skills;

• Warm and welcoming to both children and parents (lovely smiley staff);

• Good communication with parents; 

• Variety of themed activities for pupils;

• Involving parents and other family members in school life - stay and play, texts, fayres, newsletters.

5.     When asked for the one thing that they would wish to see improved in school, responses included:

 

• A little more building of academic skills and interests in nursery where appropriate for children;

• Improved car parking facilities;

• More joint working with other schools - especially Halfway Junior School;

• More online practice materials for children;

• Differentiated homework - or challenge packs in preparation for SATS;

• More after school clubs/extra curricula activities at a lower, more affordable prices;

• Guide for new parents on e.g. where to wait, what to expect when helping in school;

• More flexible meeting times for full time working parents;

• More structured learning.