Results from Pupil Surveys

Our pupil surveys are essential to us and enable us to really gain an understanding of how our pupils feel about their school.

Results tell us that pupils think we are doing well with the following:

72% of pupils at Birch Hill Primary School are happy at school (+4% against benchmark)

84% of pupils rate school as positive for Behaviour & Safeguarding (+4% of benchmark)

72% of pupils rate school as positive for Learning and Curriculum (+2% of benchmark)

88% of pupils rate school as being a safe place and 87% say school rules are clear.

79% of pupils rate school as positive for - your teachers help you understand your work in class?

Pupils are also complementary about school and aspects of our work and rate the following statements strongly.

EYFS & KS1

• Teachers help me.
• I feel happy in school.
• I feel safe in school.

KS2

• Teachers help me understand my work and how to do even better.
• I enjoy lessons.
• I am challenged to think and work hard.
• If I find the work a bit hard, I don’t give up but do my best.
• I feel I am getting better all of the time.
• I understand why good behaviour is important for everyone to do well and enjoy school.
• I do my best to be kind and behave well in school.
• Behaviour in lessons is good.
• Behaviour around school is good.
• Pupils are encouraged to show everyone respect.
• I feel happy in school.
• I feel safe in school.
• I feel cared for in school.
• I know what to do if I am bullied in school.
• I understand that missing school and tuning up late harms my learning.
• I feel confident and proud of myself.
• I understand how to keep myself physically fit and healthy.
• I understand how to look after my mental and emotional health.
• I am learning how to make and keep positive relationships.
• I am learning how to keep myself safe online and on social media.
• Pupils at school are listened to.
• I am trusted to take responsibilities.