Parent Survey

You may take this survey anonymously if you wish. However, if you enter your name and sons name you will be entered into a free prize draw for £50 worth of vouchers for your family.

Your Name:

Your Son's Name and Form:

Tell us how well you think your son is doing in each of the academic subjects below.
"He is not taught this subject"
"Yes - He is making good progress in this"
No -He is not making good progress in this"
English
Mathematics
Science
ICT
Geography
History
Religious Education
Physical Education
Technology
French
Music
Art
Drama
Lifeskills

 

Please read each statement and tell us if you think it is mostly true or mostly false. If there is anything you can't answer, move on to the next statement.

 
TRUE
FALSE
My son usually feels safe in the classroom during lessons
Students at the school seem to care about one another
My son usually feels safe at break time
My son usually feels safe at dinner time
My son usually feels safe travelling to and from school
If my son did not feel safe he would know who to talk to
If my son was being bullied he would know who to talk to
My son's teachers encourage him to achieve his very best
At this school my son has a good chance of achieving the exam results that he would like
The school helps my son to be proud of who he is
Most of my son's teachers would listen carefully if he went to them with a problem
I am up to date with my son's progress and with what is going on at school
The school teaches its students the difference between what is right and what is wrong
The school offers all of the subjects that I would like my son to be taught
My son enjoy's being taught by most of his teachers because they make the lessons interesting
There are lots of computers in the school
My son knows his targets for most of his subjects
My son knows what he has to do to improve in most subjects
The people in charge of running the school do a good job of organising things
There are plenty of clubs and activities for students, after school and at lunch time
My son's school work is marked regularly
Parents, who want to, can get involved in what goes on at the school
My son's teachers tell him when they are happy with his work and when he has done well
The school helps new students to settle in well
My son's teachers encourage him to do his best and make progress
The school encourages my son to participate in activities within the local community
I want to know what my son is learning about at school
At home, there is somewhere where my son can work in peace and quiet if he wants to
I often look at my sons work to see how well he is doing at school
I would try to help my son with his homework if he asked me to
There is a computer at home which my son can use to help him with his homework
At home, there is a link to the internet which my son can use to help with his homework
My son gets weekly homework in Maths, English and Science
If my son wants to be involved in a club or activity not at Portchester he knows how to get involved
I often check that my son has done all his homework
If my son had a problem, I would visit school to talk it over with staff
My son is usually treated fairly by teachers or other members of staff
One day my son would like to attend university
The poor behaviour of others does not hinder my son's learning
Teachers are clear about the standards of behaviour they expect
Mediation meetings help people to get along with each other
The school encourages my son to live a healthy lifestyle
My son knows how to resolve a dispute by discussion and restoration
At Portchester my son can have an opinion and he is allowed to state it
My son feels represented at the school council
I know what the school council does
The house system is working and my son wants his house to win events
I feel as though my son contributes to the success of his house
My son is involved in the Portchester Award Scheme
My son has attended Breakfast Club at least three times
My son has attended an after school sports club at least three times
My son has attended an after school Music, Art or Drama club/activity at least three times
My son has attended an after school Technology related club/activity at least three times
My son has attended other after school clubs/activities at least three times
The food in the canteen is healthy
My son knows what kinds of food and drink are healthy
The food in the canteen is tasty
Most of the time my son is happy at Portchester
The sports specialism has helped our school improve


Which year group is your son in?






How many hours of homework does your son usually do in a week during term time?



What do you think about the amount of homework your son is given?






If your son has been at school for at least a year, do you think that overall, the school is getting better or worse?







Please use the space below to make any comments or suggestions about the school