Homefield Preparatory School - Parent Questionnaire 2026
Dear Parents Your thoughts are important to us. This survey will help us understand what you value most about Homefield, how your perceptions of the school have changed since joining, and how we can continue to improve. The survey is completely anonymous and should only take a few minutes to complete.
How long has your son been at Homefield?
Less than 1 year
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5+ years
What year group is your son in?
Nursery
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 8
Why did you choose Homefield?
Academic success/strong results
Location/ease of commute
Recommendation/word of mouth
All round education
Facilities
Cost
Pastoral care/wellbeing
Extracurricular opportunities
Minibus/transport service
Other (please specify in the additional comments section at the end of this survey)
How would you describe your perception of the school BEFORE joining?
Very positive
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Very negative
How would you describe your perception of the school NOW?
Very positive
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Very negative
Has your perception of the school changed since joining?
Yes
No
If your perception of the school has changed since your son joined, please tell us how:
What do you value most about Homefield today?
Academic achievement/results
Pastoral care/wellbeing
Extra curricular activities
Community/sense of belonging
Facilities and resources
Teacher relationships
Communication with parents
Minibus/transport service
Other (please specify in the additional comments section at the end of this survey)
The school safeguards my son effectively:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school listens and responds to the views of boys:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school actively promotes good behaviour:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school responds effectively when boys use unkind or prejudicial language to each other, for example comments about sex, ethnicity or faith:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school deals with all types of bullying and harassment effectively:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school ensures my son learns in a safe environment:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school ensures that there is a proper level of supervision throughout the school day:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school ensures a proper level of supervision on school trips (where applicable):
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school treats the boys fairly, regardless of their faith, race or needs:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school actively promotes values of democracy, respect and tolerance of other people:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school responds promptly and effectively to my concerns or complaints:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school is governed, led and managed effectively:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school helps my son to be confident and independent:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school helps my son to develop strong teamwork and social skills:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school encourages my son to adopt a healthy lifestyle:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school communicates information about the school's routines and policies effectively:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The range of subjects, including any online learning, is suitable for my son:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school's relationships and sex education programme prepares my son effectively for life in modern society:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school provides a suitable range of extra-curricular activities:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Would you be interested in a paid-for, after-school homework club for Upper School?
Yes
No
Would you be interested in a paid-for, after-school 11+ club for Years 5 - 6?
Yes
No
Would you use Orchard Childcare if there was a reduced rate to pick up at 5.00pm rather than a flat rate regardless of collection time?
Yes
No
Teaching, including any online provision, enables my son to make progress:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Which subject areas not currently taught, would you like to see included in the curriculum?
Do you feel the school should teach any additional Modern Foreign Language?
Yes
No
What is your opinion on Classics being part of the curriculum?
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Next
My son's particular individual educational needs are met effectively:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The school equips my son with the team working, collaborative and research skills needed in later life:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I receive regular and helpful information on my son's performance and progress:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
My son is prepared well for life in senior school:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
If you do not use the school bus, what is the reason?
Are you likely to recommend Homefield to other parents?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Are there areas where you feel Homefield could improve?
Any additional comments or suggestions:
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