What Parents Say

Overall, the picture is one of a thriving school providing an excellent education for the pupils in its care, which is enthusiastically endorsed and appreciated by parents. Parents wholeheartedly praise the dedication and encouragement that their child receives from the staff, the way the School develops each child and the breadth of the education provided, as well as stating that the School’s buildings and facilities are impressive.

• 84% of parents who completed the survey said they were very satisfied or satisfied with the academic progress made by their child this year.
• For Academic Challenge, 89% of parents rated the School as Excellent or Good
• 80% of respondents rate communications from the school as excellent or good.
• 90% of respondents rate the School's endeavours to promote equality, diversity, tolerance and mutual respect as excellent or good.
• Parents are strong advocates for the School – almost all parents (97%) would recommend King’s to friends.
• 81% of parents rated ‘pastoral support’ in the School as Excellent or Good
• 90% of respondents said that their child had a supportive peer group at school
• 90% of pupils take part in at least one co-curricular activity each week, with 50% undertaking 3 or more activities per week.

The following quotations received in the 2024 survey are examples of the positive comments made by parents:

"There are many things we really like about the school including the quality of the teaching staff and the management of the division. Our experience of teaching staff in the infants has been impeccable.”

“King’s is a wonderful school and our daughter is thriving there. Thank you to you all.”

“A fantastic school. Thank you for all your support.”

“Our child joined Yr 7 knowing nobody else in his year and I am exceptionally pleased with the support he has been given and how well he has settled!”

“So many lovely teachers at King’s who have supported my children throughout their time at the school." 

“King’s has ensured that our son has made an excellent start to his secondary education.” 

“My child has enjoyed the school year, felt supported and made good progress. The Form Tutor is very proactive, understanding and supportive & my child has enjoyed a range of extra-curricular activities.”

“A really positive start and transition into Year 7 from a smaller school has been brilliant.”  

“The King’s school is amazing academically and in sports.”  

 

Surveys are important in identifying what parents think we need to do better. Nearly all aspects of school life were commended by parents. However, the areas that parents raised as areas that might be improved were: the format of the Weekly Bulletin (making it 'mobile device friendly'), timings of parents' evenings, catering and the stock of uniform. We will endeavour to make further improvements in all of these areas in line with our aim to be a 'listening and learning' organisation.