St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Learning to live out our calling with compassion and love.
Parent View/ Feedback
St Mary's Catholic Life, RE, Prayer & Mission Parent Survey October 2022
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Parent Survey 2022
(Summer Term 21-22)
| Strongly Agree or Agree | Neutral | Disagree or Strongly Disagree |
My child is happy at school | 95% | 3% | 2% |
My child feels safe at school | 95% | 3% | 2% |
My child makes good progress at this school | 92% | 5% | 3% |
My child is well looked after at this school | 90% | 8% | 2% |
My child receives high-quality teaching at this school | 90% | 6% | 3% |
My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 75% | 22% | 3% |
There is a strong Catholic ethos at this school | 95% | 3% | 2% |
The school makes sure that pupils are well-behaved | 90% | 6% | 3% |
The school deals with any incidents of bullying quickly and effectively | 73% | 21% | 6% |
This school is well-led and managed | 94% | 5% | 2% |
The school responds well to any concerns that I may have | 86% | 11% | 3% |
I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 76% | 8% | 16% |
There are a good range of extra-curricular activities (clubs) for my child to enjoy | 84% | 13% | 3% |
The school has a good reputation in the local community | 92% | 8% | 0% |
I would recommend this school to another parent | 89% | 8% | 3% |
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My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed | 78% | 22% |
Some of your comments about ‘the best things about St Mary’s:
- Professional and high-quality education of children, many activities, informing parents.
- Overall environment and ethos towards learning combined with pastoral care is very good.
- My Children are very happy at school; I think there is no more words needed.
- High standards and well-trained teachers and staff.
- It is perfect for my child in all the ways and she is thriving.
- My kids love the school; it’s a friendly environment where they flourish.
- Good communication, child is happy and progression is excellent.
- Best catholic school in this area.
- They have very fun teachers who help and understand the children in many ways and care for them. Also there are very fun activities the children can do before or during school time. They are having a fun curriculum in school.
- Amazing and supportive teachers.
- The staff genuinely seem to care.
- Very involved with the local community.
- The extraordinary attention that children's receive.
- Overall development of students.
- Addressing concerns quickly.
- This school is fabulous. They teach work brilliantly. They take care and are generous to children.
TcSt Mary's Parent Survey - June 2021 et
hos is a strength of this school.
The Catholic ethos is a strength of this school.
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"St Mary's staff are friendly, approachable and always happy to help. My daughter loves school and always telling me what she has learnt through the day. During lockdown the school supplied work for the children and the videos to support lessons were fantastic. A massive well done to all.Outstanding school." (Parents comments June 2021) | ||
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Overall Rating CtKCC schools | |
My child is happy at this school | 4 .62 | 4.59 |
My child feels safe at this school | 4.67 | 4.69 |
The Catholic ethos is a strength of this school. | 4.64 | 4.59 |
The school makes sure its children are well behaved | 4.60 | 4.47 |
The school deals with incidents of bullying quickly and effectively. | 4.34 | 4.22 |
The schThe schoool makes me aware of what my child will learn during the the year | 4.11 | 3.99 |
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with dealt with properly | 4.31 | 4.26 |
The school has high expectations for my child | 4.43 | 4.37 |
My child does well at this school | 4.54 | 4.44 |
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My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) | 8 | 62 |
My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to need to succeed. | 3.25 | 3.91 |
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The school lets me know how my child is doing | 4.28 | 4.06 |
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school | 4.46 | 4.39 |
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school | 4.49 | 4.24 |
The school supports my child's wider personal development | 4.27 | 4.17 |
The school supported my child's learning well during lockdown | 4.33 | 4.18 |
My child's mental health and wellbeing was supported during lockdown | 4.13 | 4.04 |
I would recommend the school to another parent (%) | 92.2% | 92.4% |
Parent Feedback Blended Learning February 2021
Police Notice - Preventing Child Exploitation
Anonymous Parental Questionnaire Results from Spring term 2019
Main points:-
100% of children are happy, feel safe and are looked after well at this school.
100% of children are taught well and make good progress at this school. 100% of parents would recommend this school to another parent.
Most parents, 93%, believe that their child receives appropriate homework for their age. Some parents felt they got too much, others not enough and some were unsure.
100% of parents, who gave an opinion, felt that the school ensures that pupils are well behaved.
100% of parents, who gave an opinion, agreed that they could access the newsletter on line.
97% of parents feel the school responds well to any concerns they raise.
97% of parents believe they receive valuable information from the school about their child’s progress.
95% of parents, who had an opinion, thought that the school deals effectively with bullying.
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My child is happy at school |
54 |
20 |
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My child feels safe at this school |
55 |
18 |
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My child makes good progress at this school |
46 |
28 |
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My child is well looked after at this school |
49 |
24 |
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My child is taught well at this school |
45 |
29 |
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My child receives appropriate homework for their age |
32 |
37 |
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This school ensures the pupils are well behaved |
43 |
29 |
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This school deals effectively with bullying |
30 |
22 |
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1 |
19 |
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This school responds well to any concerns I raise |
40 |
31 |
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I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress |
40 |
31 |
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I would recommend this school to another parent |
47 |
27 |
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I am able to access the newsletter on line |
48 |
25 |
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If you would like to complete the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire please use this link:
New parents
Parents who are considering sending their child to St. Mary's may contact the school office to make an appointment to visit our school with your child and have admission arrangements explained.
Current parents
There is an opportunity each term for parents to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher.
- Settling-in and Target Setting Evening (Autumn term) in main school hall by appointment
- Progress/ Target Evening (Spring term) in main school hall by appointment and work available in classrooms to view.
- Progress/ Moving-on Target Evening (Summer term) by appointment to discuss child's annual report.
Children in Year 2 and Year 6 will receive the results of their Standards Attainment Tests (SATs) and Year 1 children will receive the results of their Phonics Screening Check at the end of the Summer term.
Parents of children with special educational needs will be invited to discuss your child’s progress with the inclusion manager and/or learning mentor and the class teacher on a more frequent basis.
The curriculum for each year group is detailed on the Class pages and if you would like to have more detail about individual subjects visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum
Staff are always available to discuss concerns - please ask to make an after school appointment. General messages can also be sent using the home-school reading/homework diary or via staff on the school entrances.
Miss Sims and Mrs Oxley are available to deal with important concerns of parents.
How can I volunteer?
The help we receive from parents and parishioners is invaluable and is much appreciated by staff. If you are interested in helping within school, and have the necessary free time, please speak to any member of the teaching staff. Regular helpers in school are all checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB check) in line with child protection guidelines.
Parents can help in many different ways, including:
- Sharing skills and interests e.g. talking about their job, bringing in artefacts
- Listening to children read
- Accompanying children on educational visits
- Making costumes for productions and assemblies
- Helping with the garden area
- Maintaining key school areas such as the library, computer room or maths equipment