What our parents tell us about their experience of our school

We were very glad to hear parents say that their child enjoys learning and many parents commented that the quality of teaching and learning is of a high standard and that their child has made good progress this academic year.  School has high expectations for the pupils at St George the Martyr, and knows that when teaching quality is high children enjoy learning and make good academic progress.  One parent commented, ‘The school is excellent and really supports my children and family well in their learning and other aspects of their development.’

Parents shared that the school provides a calm, warm and positive learning environment. Many parents said the school is inclusive and that staff are caring and supportive. Parents were pleased that their child feels safe at St George the Martyr and many described the school as nurturing. One parent shared, ‘The children have impeccable behavior’ and another parent commented ‘the school creates a warm, caring environment.’ 

Many parents told us that they find the school and its staff approachable and friendly. Parents said that the school staff have positive relationships with their children. One parent said, ‘The teachers listen and support my child.’ Parents also shared that they feel the school is led and managed well. One parent commented, ‘management are accessible and supportive.’  Another parent commented that the ‘school has a positive structure, respective rules and a friendly approach’. 

Parents also commented that they feel able to approach the school with any concerns they may have, such as bullying, and feel reassured that they will be listened to and that these concerns will be taken seriously. One parent noted, ‘management deal with concerns promptly and fairly.’ 

A large number of parents told us that they appreciate the ways that school provides excellent communication with them and regular information through the weekly newsletter, text messages and other letters. They shared that they feel well-informed about what is happening in the school. Parents appreciate when staff meet with them to discuss their child’s progress and any concerns they may have. A parent shared ‘the teacher and parent communication is outstanding.’  

Many parents said that teaching is something the school does very well, and as a result their child is making good progress. One parent commented, ‘The school does really well with the curriculum.’  Each year we develop and refine the curriculum to improve the sequencing of lessons, planning and resources.  Another parent shared, ‘The learning and teaching standard is excellent.’  Lots of parents commented that the teaching of reading is a strength at St George the Martyr. Parents shared that teaching staff are ‘supportive, ‘oustanding’ and ‘top-notch’. Many parents commented that the school meets pupils’ needs and that their child is well-supported in their learning.