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Parent & Carer Questionnaires

Parent & Carer Questionnaire 2025

Summary of Responses:
The overall sentiment from the parent survey is highly positive, with the vast majority expressing strong agreement that their child is happy, feels safe, and is well supported at school. Parents appreciate the supportive and caring environment, particularly praising individual staff members and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision. There is a clear sense of trust and satisfaction with the school’s handling of behaviour and bullying.

Common Strengths Identified:

  • High levels of child happiness and safety reported by parents.
  • Strong trust in the school’s approach to behaviour management and bullying resolution.
  • Positive feedback on SEND support and individualised care, especially from SENCO and key staff members.
  • Effective communication about children’s progress and achievements, with most parents feeling informed.
  • Enthusiasm for the quality of teaching staff and EYFS provision.
  • High recommendation rate from parents for the school overall.
  • Appreciation for the supportive and professional approach of staff.

Below you will find the results of our most recent questionnaire sent out to parents in October 2025.

Parent & Carer Questionnaire 2023

Please note that not every parent answered every question.  Where a tick was put between two answers, the lower answer was recorded.  Not every returned questionnaire had an answer for every question.

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Would you recommend this school to another parent?  

YES 100Responses
NO 1Response

The best thing about this school is….(a selection)

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Something that could be improved is….(a selection ranked by frequency)

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Parent & Carer Questionnaire 2016

Below you will find the results of our most recent questionnaire.

This was sent out to all parents in their home language.

Please note that not every parent answered every question.  Where a tick was put between two answers, the lower answer was recorded.

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Would you recommend this school to another parent?  

YES 100Responses
NO 1Response

The best thing about this school is….(a selection)

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Something that could be improved is….(a selection ranked by frequency)

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“Pupils behave consistently well. They display very positive attitudes towards their learning.”

OFSTED

“Leaders at Boothferry Primary School have established a distinctive school vision based on respect, cooperation and ‘international mindedness’.”

OFSTED

“Pupils feel valued and are proud to be themselves. The school is a very happy place to learn.”

OFSTED

“Staff who are new to the profession flourish due to the effective support and professional development provided.”

OFSTED

“The support that pupils with SEND receive is exemplary. Pupils with SEND are flourishing.”

OFSTED

“Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum. The school has clearly identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn.”

OFSTED

“Staff are proud to work in this school.”

OFSTED

“The school has established a vibrant curriculum for all pupils. Adults bring learning to life through the many opportunities that the curriculum offers.”

OFSTED

“Leaders deliberately broaden pupils’ experiences by enabling them to take on responsibilities within school.”

OFSTED

“Leaders have made reading a priority. Staff share carefully chosen stories that inspire pupils to read.”

OFSTED

“Pupils understand difference and diversity. They know that everyone deserves to be respected.”

OFSTED

“Children in early years quickly master new sounds in phonics and enjoy curling up with their favourite book.”

OFSTED