Student Survey

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

Name:

Tell us how well you think you are doing in each of the academic subjects below.
"I am not taught this subject"
"Yes - I am making good progress in this"
No - I am 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
I usually feel safe in the classroom during lessons
Students at the school seem to care about one another
I usually feel safe at break time
I usually feel safe at dinner time
I usually feel safe travelling to and from school
If I did not feel safe I would know who to talk to
If I was being bullied I would know who to talk to
My teachers encourage me to achieve my very best
At this school I have a good chance of achieving the exam results that I would like
The school helps me to be proud of who I am
Most of my teachers would listen carefully if I went to them with a problem
My parents are up to date with my 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 to be taught
I enjoy being taught by most of my teachers because they make the lessons interesting
There are lots of computers in the school
I know my targets for most of my subjects
I know what I have 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 school work is marked regularly
Parents, who want to, can get involved in what goes on at the school
My teachers tell me when they are happy with my work and when I have done well
My school helps new students to settle in well
My teachers encourage me to do my best and make progress
The school encourages me to participate in activities within the local community
My parents want to know what I am learning about at school
At home, there is somewhere where I can work in peace and quiet if I want to
My parents often look at my work to see how well I am doing at school
My parents would try to help me with my homework if I asked them to
There is a computer at home which I can use to help me with my homework
At home, there is a link to the internet which I can use to help me with my homework
I get weekly homework in Maths, English and Science
If I want to be involved in a club or activity not at Portchester I know how to get involved
My parents often check that I have done all my homework
If my parents knew I had a problem, they would visit school to talk it over with staff
I am usually treated fairly by teachers or other members of staff
One day I would like to attend university
The poor behaviour of others does not hinder my learning
Teachers are clear about the standards of behaviour they expect
Mediation meetings help people to get along with each other
The school encourages me to live a healthy lifestyle
I know how to resolve a dispute by discussion and restoration
At Portchester I can have an opinion and I am allowed to state it
I feel represented at the school council
I know what the school council does
The house system is working and I want my house to win events
I feel as though I contribute to the success of my house
I am involved in the Portchester Award Scheme
I have attended Breakfast Club at least three times
I have attended an after school sports club at least three times
I have attended an after school Music, Art or Drama club/activity at least three times
I have attended an after school Technology related club/activity at least three times
I have attended other after school clubs/activities at least three times
The food in the canteen is healthy
I know what kinds of food and drink are healthy
The food in the canteen is tasty
Most of the time I am happy at Portchester
The sports specialism has helped our school improve


Which year group are you in?






How many hours of homework do you usually do in a week during term time?


What do you think about the amount of homework you are given?






If you have 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