What is it?

Our online survey acts as a ‘dry run’ for developing the Parent View, so you can anticipate how parents may respond during an inspection. Crucially, it allows the school to know in advance the type of areas Ofsted might probe further—especially if the survey highlights parental dissatisfaction around key areas such as behaviour, safeguarding, communication, or SEND provision.

Key benefits:

Our Ofsted Parent View surveys contains:

• 14 core statements/questions

• +1 additional question if the parent indicates their child has SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

• +5 additional questions for boarding or residential schools only

Most mainstream schools (Primary & Secondary) will therefore have 14 to 15 questions in total.

Categories of Questions

Our Ofsted-style survey divides questions into 5 clear categories:

1. Pupil Wellbeing and Safety

2. Behaviour and Expectations

3. Teaching, Learning and Progress

4. Leadership, Communication and Parental Concerns

5. Wider Curriculum and Personal Development

6 SEND questions if applicable

Additional (for boarding/residential schools): 5 extra questions about boarding welfare and residential provision.

Finally, there is an optional Free-Text Comments section.

Learn more about our other surveys:

Summary

• Provides Measurable Data-Gives you clear, trackable data over time that can inform your School Self-Evaluation Form (SEF), development plans, and governor reports.

• Encourages Parental Engagement- Helps strengthen
relationships between school and parents by making them feel heard and involved.

• Highlights Strengths and Successes- Positive feedback can be used to celebrate what’s working well and to boost staff and community morale.

• Identifies Areas for Improvement-Helps spot trends, concerns, or gaps in communication and provision that may need attention.