Lealholm Primary School

Lealholm, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2AQ

Headteacher: Mrs H Ward Tel:

01947 897401
Email: admin@lealholm.n-yorks.sch.uk
Website: www.lealholm.n-yorks.sch.uk

29th April, 2016

Dear Parents/Carers

Questionnaire for Parents 2016

As part of our plan for school improvement, the Governors and staff are going through a process of self-
evaluation. We would appreciate your view of the school so that we can identify any areas for improvement.

Your answers and comments can remain anonymous if you wish.

For each of the statements, please circle the number which best reflects your views and return to school by
Friday 13th May, 2016.

Yours sincerely

H Ward
Headteacher
 Lealholm Primary School Questionnaire

The school evaluates itself under the following headings, which are the headings OFSTED use
for school inspections:

 Achievement of pupils at school

 Quality of Teaching in the school
 Behaviour and Safety of pupils at school
 Quality of Leadership in & Management of the school

Please mark the relevant box with a number rating 1 = strongly agree - 4 = strongly disagree
or ? if you don’t know to show your answer to each question. There is also space for you to
add any comments you wish.

Strongly Strongly Don’t

Achievement of pupils at school
Agree Disagree Know
My child is making good progress 1 2 3 4 ?
I am kept well-informed about my child’s progress 1 2 3 4 ?
I have opportunities to talk to my child’s class teacher 1 2 3 4 ?
The school expects my child to work hard and achieve his or her best 1 2 3 4 ?
Comments:

Quality of teaching in the school Strongly Strongly Don’t

Agree Disagree Know
I think teaching in the school is good 1 2 3 4 ?
My child has the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of curriculum 1 2 3 4 ?
activities
I feel involved in the education of my child and can ask for support 1 2 3 4 ?
I feel supported in helping my child to learn 1 2 3 4 ?
Teachers and teaching assistants provide relevant educational support 1 2 3 4 ?
for my child
Comments:
 Leadership & Management Strongly Strongly Don’t
Agree Disagree Know
I am always made to feel welcome at Lealholm Primary School 1 2 3 4 ?
I am kept up-to-date and informed about what is going on at school 1 2 3 4 ?
The school has a clear vision for improvement 1 2 3 4 ?
The school is led and managed well by staff and governors 1 2 3 4 ?
I would feel comfortable about approaching the school with questions or 1 2 3 4 ?
a problem
Issues are dealt with quickly 1 2 3 4 ?
There have been improvements to the building and school environment 1 2 3 4 ?
The school works closely with parents/carers 1 2 3 4 ?
Comments:

Strongly Strongly Don’t

The behaviour and safety of pupils at school
Agree Disagree Know

My child is happy and likes coming to school 1 2 3 4 ?

Any issues my child has had have been dealt with 1 2 3 4 ?
Staff encourage all children to do their best 1 2 3 4 ?
Behaviour at the school is good 1 2 3 4 ?
Does the school encourage good attendance and punctuality 1 2 3 4 ?
Does the school encourage positive attitudes 1 2 3 4 ?
Comments:

What do you feel to be the particular strengths of the school?

Please add any comments which you think might help the school to further develop

Would you be interested in the school setting up a Facebook page or other social media
pages in order to keep you informed and up to date with school events?
Yes □ No □

Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Please include your child’s class and add
your child’s name if you wish.

Class: Child’s Name

(optional):