Annual Survey 2025 - 2026: 

Following our Parent's Evening in November 2025 - we sent out a MS Forms link to our Parents. We were delighted at how many parents and carers took time out of their busy lives to answer our questions. 

Showing, once again their commitment to work as a team with Staff at Garswood to make their child's school years the best that they can be.

The results were overwhelming positive, please see below for the feedback from our parents...

Annual survey:

We complete a formal survey with parents annually and this year we were delighted with the outcomes. In fact, in every question, parents rated Garswood very much higher than average.

In our 2023/24 survey not only did parents rate us highly, they also provided some wonderful feedback.

From those who felt they could answer and did not respond with 'don't know' - 

• 100% responded that their child is happy at this school

• 100% responded that their child feels safe at this school

• 100% responded that the school makes sure pupils are well behaved

• 100% felt that either their child had not been bullied or that if they had experienced bullying, it had been dealt with effectively.

• 98% have either not raised concerns with the school or felt that when they have raised concerns they have been dealt with properly

It is incredibly inclusive and doesn’t just provide children with the ability to learn through their subjects but to learn how to develop their social skills, look after their mental health and help guide them to build a happier, diverse world for everyone once they leave school.

(Parent - 23/24 survey)

Excellent education provided from nursery up, lots of opportunities for extra curricular and friendly welcoming school.

(Parent - 23/24 survey)

Provides excellent teaching on a good range of subjects, including forest school. Also feel the school cares for the emotional wellbeing of the children.  Provides lots of extracurricular activities.

(Parent - 23/24 survey)

We all think very highly of Garswood Primary and it does feel like one big family. You care about our kids as much as we do. You listen and act on any issues or concerns.

(Parent - 23/24 survey)

In our 2022/2023 survey

• 100% of parents agreed their child is happy at Garswood.

• 100% of parents/carers agreed their child does well at this school.

• 70 out of 71 respondants would recommend this school to another parent.

• No one felt their child is not safe at Garswood.

• No one felt that that the school does not make sure pupils are well behaved. 

Here are some comments from the survey:

"Garswood is a school where there is a place for every child to grow and believe every child is unique. They allow children and parents to create lasting memories at the school. There is always staff visible and on hand to answer any questions. Garswood CP is at the heart of the community." - Parent on the 22/23 survey

"The school has welcomed my children after they had moved schools, they have engaged well and are helping my children with any gaps in learning. We have seen a massive difference in both our children academically and with their confidence, through the support they have received" -  Parent on 22/23 survey

"We have watched our children grow edging towards those dreaded teenage years, and what we’ve seen is nothing short of remarkable.  They have turned from those teary eyed 4 year olds to strong, confident young people.  Young people who want to learn, they’re not forced to do it or feel pressure if they don’t do something right, they want to do it, they want to learn, to better themselves and are constantly encouraged to do their best.  And what does all that bring, it brings confident, happy young people who are comfortable with who they are and where they are going."   Y6 parent

"Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for [my child] from when he started with you as a 4 year old, right now to embarking on his next steps to high school.- Y6 parent

"You change children’s lives, you breed confidence, you alter the way they approach challenges in life – basically what you do really, really, REALLY matters as there is nothing more important in our lives as our children. We applaud every single one of your team for the effort and care they put in. We congratulate the children, teachers and staff at Garswood Primary for everything they have done, every single one of you should stand tall and proud of what you have achieved.  Thank you!" - Y6 parent

I honestly feel that he wouldn’t have developed into the brilliant young person that he is today without all of your contributions, I have never had any worries about him being cared for by Garswood and you have set him up for success for the rest of his life. - Y6 parent