Parent Survey Results

July 2026 Results:

 

86% say their child feels safe at school most of the time

93% say that behaviour is at least good in school

93% say that communication is at least good

 

Improvements that parents suggested

 

You say

We do

To further support the dysregulated children

We have individual plans for children who are dysregulated and are working closely with parents.

Improved communication

We send the majority of our communication through Teacher’s to Parents. Please ensure that your details are up to date so that you receive the messages and weekly newsletter.

Outdoor provision to be developed

We are currently working on developing our outdoor areas throughout school. We are very lucky to have volunteers supporting with this.

More Maths and English clubs

Mr Wildey currently runs a Maths booster group on s Tuesday for Year 6 pupils as preparation for SATs. We can look at additional clubs or alternating this with English.

Better security around the school

We are having a fence installed in the Summer and adding further natural security where possible.

More after school clubs

We will have a sports club and forest school will continue. We have a craft club each week also. We are always looking to further our after school offer so we will keep you informed.

More done when children are hurt

We have our behaviour policy and sanctions which we are looking into further and will tweak and adapt. We will inform parents of any additions to the behaviour policy.

Extra staff for children with behavioural problems

We are utilising our staff as much as possible. When a child has needed support we are using the staff we currently have to support this. Unfortunately we do not have the funds to have more staff but we are working with external agencies for support on managing behaviour.

Same children doing the same things

We do try to vary who attends competitions and extra-curricular activities across school. We aim to ensure that children get to have a range of experiences with us and don’t do the same activities.

 

Positive Comments

All doing a fantastic job!

Introduction of coffee morning from other organisations

Sports Day and the Seaside

Seeing Teacher’s and Parents work together

School feels positive

Seeing happy staff

Fantastic job of all the changes made over the last year

So many new opportunities, thank you!

Much nicer place

Involvement with inter – school competitions

Events, trips and sports day!

New library!

Team moral -approachable staff. I feel able to talk to anyone!

Sport Day

My children are always happy at school and I feel my children are safe

Forest school has been great!

Fairs need to continue, these have been great!

Some fantastic improvements this year!

Handwriting improvements!

Being able to come into school and see Phonics!

 

 

 

Hanging Heaton CE (VC) J&I School

Parent Survey Summary – October 2025

Response rate: 62 of 132 families (47%)

We would like to thank every parent and carer who took time to complete our October 2025 survey. Your feedback helps us celebrate what is working well and plan next steps together.

What Parents Said

Question

Positive Responses

My child is happy in school

98%

My child feels safe in school

100%

The school makes sure that behaviour is good

100%

I would recommend this school to other parents

100%

 

Themes From Parent Comments

You Said…

We Did / Are Doing…

You’d like a Sports Day parents can attend

A Sports Day will now take place every year with families invited.

Children would like to wear black boots in winter

This has been agreed – smart black boots are permitted.

You asked about a Breakfast Club

We are exploring demand and logistics and hope to launch one soon.

You suggested more rewards for pupils

We now celebrate with Star of the Week, Dojo Champion, Munch Lunchtime Star, attendance prizes, and more.

You wanted more after-school clubs

Forest School is new this year; more clubs are being planned.

You’d like more sporting competitions

We’ve already joined netball and cross-country events and will add more this year.

You mentioned Year 6 leavers’ celebrations

Plans are being developed with local venues.

You wanted clarity on the mixed-class curriculum

Parents will be invited to a meeting later in the year to discuss our curriculum design.

You raised site-security / fencing concerns

We are fundraising and seeking quotes to install higher fencing as soon as possible.

  • Strengths
  • Children are happy and safe in school.
  • Behaviour and relationships are consistently positive.
  • Parents show complete confidence in recommending the school.
  • Leadership acts promptly on suggestions and communicates clearly.
  • Next Steps
  • Continue investigating a Breakfast Club and additional after-school activities.
  • Keep families informed about security fencing progress.
  • Host the planned curriculum information meeting for parents
  • ❤️ Thank You

We are proud that parents recognise Hanging Heaton as a safe, caring, and inclusive school. Your feedback helps us make it even better.
Together, we’ll keep building a school where every child can thrive.