Stakeholder Feedback

Welcome to our Stakeholder Feedback page!

At Almond Hill, we greatly value the voices of our community. This space celebrates the positive feedback we receive from parents, pupils, visitors and external partners. From memorable school events to everyday moments that make our school special, these comments reflect the pride, care and commitment that define our school community.

Feedback from Parents

Year 6 Parent Survey - Summer 2025

Parent Survey - Autumn 2025
What are the three best things about Almond Hill?

Parent Survey - Autumn 2025

Feedback from Pupils

Whole School Pupil Survey Results - Summer 2025

Classes: Years 3–6

Responses: Whole School Survey

Focus: Wellbeing, Inclusion, Safety, Learning, and School Life

Overall Highlights

Strong sense of belonging: Across all year groups, the majority of pupils feel they are an important part of Almond Hill School.
Culture and kindness matter: Most pupils feel proud to share their culture and notice the positive impact of weekly kindness challenges.
E-safety and real-life learning: Pupils report remembering how to stay safe and making safer choices online — showing our safety education is having real impact.
Outdoor spaces are valued: Pupils enjoy using the school’s outdoor areas and say time outside helps them feel calm and focused.
Most pupils agree that teachers help them to do their best and provide work that challenges them.
Learning is enjoyed across all year groups, with strong agreement from Year 6 especially.
The vast majority of children feel safe at school.
Pupils feel they have an adult they can talk to when something is worrying them — a vital sign of trust and support.
Emotional and mental health support is widely recognised.
Pupils report feeling encouraged to be independent and take responsibility — especially in Year 6.
Respect and equality are key values at Almond Hill, and most pupils “strongly agree” that everyone is treated fairly.
Most students say bullying “doesn’t happen” or is dealt with well by staff.

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Parent survey of children with IEPs or ADPRs - January 2025

IEP Parent Survey

Did you meet with your child's class teacher to review their targets at the end of the Autumn Term and see new targets for the Spring term?

Yes - 100%

Did you feel you could contribute to the target review process?

Yes - 100%

Have you or your child received any ‘Well Done’ target achieved certificates either by hand or via Seesaw?

Yes - 100%

Do you feel your child is making progress?

Yes - 100%

APDR Parent Survey

Have you seen your child's Assess Plan Do Review (APDR) for this term?

Yes - 83%
No - 17%

Did you feel you could contribute to the target review process in December?

Yes - 100%

Do you feel that home/school communication is?

Good - 50%
Fair - 38%
Could be better - 13%

Do you feel overall school is supporting your child?

Yes - 100%

Year 6 Parent Survey (Graduation Feedback) - Summer 2025

It is an inclusive school that gives opportunities for each child to thrive.

The inclusivity, which means that every child receives praise and recognition.

My child has specific learning difficulties and he is well supported by the SENCo and his class teacher.

Specific Feedback

'Thank you for the care you have shown XXXX this year. Your consistency and warmth have created a nurturing environment that keeps improving even when challenges arise, and it has made a real difference. Please accept our heartfelt thanks to you and the wider school community. XXX has often told us that she has felt more welcome in your class than she ever felt before at her previous school. Those are her words, and they speak to the culture you have built. It has been a privilege to get to know an educator who embodies the true meaning of the role.'
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