During the 2010 / 2011 spring term, parents and staff received the results of a survey of parents carried out by RSAcademics.
An impressive 98% of respondents rated the Senior School’s academic results in the top 2 categories of very good and good, with 90% also rating the provision of clubs and extracurricular activities at this level.
The most popular words chosen to describe the school were “academic”, “welcoming”, “rounded” and “dedicated”.
RSAcademics commented that “Parents clearly appreciate how well the school is able to deliver a truly rounded education, combining excellent academic standards with the many opportunities to take part in sport, music, performing arts and a wide range of clubs and activities.”
The Senior School received responses placing it in the top 3 out of 17 senior day schools surveyed by RSAcademics for the following 21 features:
- The school’s results in public exams
- Teachers’ ability to inspire your child
- The way your child is stretched academically
- Provision of clubs and extracurricular activities
- Quality of the food
- Friendliness between pupils
- Security of the school site
- Academic facilities and equipment
- Behaviour and manners of pupils
- School’s state of repair and appearance
- Range of academic subjects on offer
- Pupils’ appearance
- Provision of sports opportunities
- Careers advice
- Quality of teaching
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills
- Arrangements and policies for homework
- Leadership of the school
- Value for money
- The way parents’ evenings are run
- School’s disciplinary policies / attitudes
The survey results for the Junior School were also outstanding, with 98% rating the approachability of staff in the top two categories of very good and good, and 90% also rating the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills at this level.
The Junior School received responses placing them in the top 3 out of 30 preparatory day schools surveyed by RSAcademics for the following 9 features:
- Security of the school site
- Feedback on your child’s progress
- Approachability of staff
- Teaching of literacy and numeracy skills
- Quality of the food
- Communication with the class teacher
- Teachers’ ability to inspire your child
- The way pupils are stretched academically
- Arrangements and policies for homework
The survey was administered and analysed independently by RSAcademics to ensure that all responses remained confidential and anonymous.
A selection of the comments reveals just how happy parents are with their children’s education at Stockport Grammar School:
Senior School
I am delighted with the school and my children’s progress here.
I am very happy with the decision I made to send her; she is happy, and doing very well academically. Money well spent.
Very impressed with the pastoral care and attention to my child’s individual needs.
Junior School
It’s probably the best you can get in respect of friendliness, care and academic training. Love it.
I have been delighted with the junior school. My children are happy to go to school every day and proud to be pupils at the school
Our daughter has just completed the reception year, she was made to feel welcome and an integral member of the school, as new parents we felt the same welcome. Thank you for an excellent introduction to the school.
Thank you to all the parents who contributed to the survey. The responses will help the school to identify and focus on priorities for the future.
