Parent Survey

At Roundthorn we take the views of stakeholders very seriously and endeavour to ensure that children, parents, staff and governors are given regular opportunities to feedback on the work we do within the academy. We will always be available to listen and have a compliments and suggestion box at the office for parents and visitors to use. 

We also conduct an annual, general parent/carer survey. This is the main survey that we ask parents and carers to complete each year and covers all aspects of our academy, from the happiness of their children to the opportunities available to pupils attending the academy. Responses are carefully considered by senior leaders. 

In February 2025, 43 parents responded to our survey. The vast majority of questions asked in the survey saw a positive increase in responses since the last parental survey. 

95% strongly agreed or agreed that their child was happy at Roundthorn 

98% said that their child feels safe at this school 

96% said that school makes sure its pupils are well behaved 

95% said that their child hadn’t been bullied and if they had, that concerns were dealt with quickly and effectively. 

96% said that school makes them aware of what children learn through newsletters and curriculum information on the website. 

Recent comments  and response include: 

"Roundthorn Primary Academy is a very good school with cooperative staff.” 

" A really, nice, happy school” 

"You are doing well and my child feels pleasure at this school." 

5 out of the 11 comments received, indicated that parents were not happy with the parking issues and safety of footpaths due to the parking of cars.  

In response to this, our local PSCO’s are monitoring this, they have held a meeting for parents in school  and have led assemblies in school  for children around road safety and keeping safe. Staff have put cones out to preserve pavements for pedestrians. School continue to pay for the School Crossing Patrol and have also been in touch with the council for their involvement. School encourages families to walk to school where possible. School is also open from 8.15am for Breakfast Club and 8.30am for children to come in and read to reduce congestion in the mornings. 

Parent voice – REAL Project 

Roundthorn also runs the REAL project. This is a targeted programme for selected children which aims to support literacy development by working with them and their parents within the home learning environment. REAL events are also held in school every term where the parents of all children who attend the setting are invited to attend and join in. 

“The REAL project is a fantastic opportunity for children to develop their skills and boost their confidence.” 

“The nursery provides opportunities for parents to join in the sessions with children for the REAL events.” 

Ofsted - Parent View 

Parents can offer their views on the the school at anytime by visiting the OfSTED Parent View website (an email address is needed): 

https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk