Results of parent questionnaire Autumn 2024
We are committed to making Catcote Academy the best possible place for your child to learn by providing a model of education within a supportive and well-planned organisational structure. Your views are therefore very important to us.
|
Question |
Positive |
| 1 |
My child enjoys being at school. |
97.37% |
| 2 |
My child feels safe at school |
94.74% |
| 3 |
My child does well at this school. |
100.00% |
| 4 |
The school has high aspirations for my child. |
100.00% |
| 5 |
The curriculum offer meets my child’s needs. |
94.74% |
| 6 |
The school takes account of my child’s views. |
92.11% |
| 7 |
Staff are invested in the care and welfare of my child. |
100.00% |
| 8 |
Teachers are good at keeping me informed of my child’s progress and welfare. |
97.37% |
| 9 |
The school has a good reputation in the community. |
97.37% |
| 10 |
Staff make me feel welcome in school. |
100.00% |
| 11 |
My child is treated fairly in school. |
97.37% |
| 12 |
The school deals effectively with any behaviour concerns. |
97.37% |
| 13 |
If I raise a matter of concern the school will deal with it effectively. |
97.37% |
| 14 |
The school is well led. |
100.00% |
| 15 |
Overall, I am satisfied with the education offered to my child at Catcote Academy. |
100.00% |
| 16 |
Would you recommend this school to another parent? |
94.74% |
The responses from the parent questionnaire reflect the overwhelmingly positive perceptions of the school across all areas, including student enjoyment, student progress, staff care and leadership. Parents particularly value the school’s supportive environment, high aspirations for students, and its strong community reputation.
There were a few parents that answered don’t know or disagree for some questions. This is being followed up by our family liaison officer who is contacting the parents individually where possible.
Parents are reminded where information can be found. We try to communicate information to families in various ways including:
- Parents evening
- Termly Newsletters
- Website
- Annual Review Meetings
- End of year Progress Reports
- Home school books
- Class Dojo
As you will know you can always contact your child’s pastoral staff or contact our Student Family Liaison Officer Lyn Younger if you have any queries or concerns.
The academy has runs a parent group (Coffee and Catch Up) to look at how we can further engage and communicate with parents/carers. If you would like any further details about this, please contact Lyn Younger.
Please can we also remind families that Emma Straker our Special Needs Coordinator also has a wealth of knowledge and experience around SEN. If you would like to speak to Emma about any of the areas listed below please contact the Academy on the main number:
- Changes to the SEN laws
- Personal Budgets
- Dealing with other agencies
- Parent participation
- Review meetings
| Parent Comments |
| My child has been at Catcote since year 7 and from there into 6th form. They have came on brilliant over the years and learnt a lot in school. I wouldn’t have wanted him to have gone to any other school. |
| Brilliant school and amazing staff. |
| We have 4 children with SEN and have accessed more SEN schools all over the North East than would have liked to over the years with all of our children but Catcote is by far the best !! Amazing school/ staff/ ethos! Keep up the good work all! We have total peace of mind when my child is in your care! And she is making amazing progress! |
| Brilliant school me an my daughter will miss all the staff when she leaves next year! |
| Catcote Academy has always been there for my son and myself in all aspects that have arisen. |
| Mrs Stokes in Sixth Form is an exceptional practitioner who puts student needs first. My daughter feels welcome and secure at college. Thank you for all that you do. |
| My son is still settling in, he also finds certain things very challenging, but I have absolutely zero doubts that he will settle very well and appreciate you all as much as we do. |
| The staff are so friendly and go out of their way to support and help students. |
| School is amazing and my daughter loves coming to school every day. |
| My child has had a great 1st term at Catcote. Well Done! |
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