At Redmoor we value the thoughts and feedback of parents. We actively encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of the school in terms of lessons, academic progress, homework, safety, behaviour, and communications, including how well new children settle in and how successfully older pupils are prepared for further education, training and the world of work.

Comments are collected at every parents’ evening through questionnaires. Respondents can choose to remain anonymous or supply their name if they would like a response. The feedback is collated and summarised and all concerns receive a personal response where names are supplied.

The vast majority of our parents are delighted with the school and many positive comments are received and passed on to teachers and support staff. Where any trends are identified, we take active steps to address the situation and communicate this in a general manner through ParentMail or the school newsletter. Where very specific concerns are raised and a name is supplied, we will always contact the parent and work with them to address the situation.

We have received many positive comments from parents at the Year 7-11 ‘Settling in’ Tutor Evenings October 2024. Here is just a small selection:

Year 7

‘It’s a very happy welcoming school and my child is incredibly happy here’

‘Well organised school with good discipline’

Year 8

‘Supportive, inclusive, excellent communication, great facilities’

‘Educates the whole child with a varied curriculum and fantastic staff – thank you’

Year 9

‘If you want your child to thrive, then send them to Redmoor. Cannot praise the school enough for its supportive environment’

‘Every year the school goes from strength to strength, a responsive, supportive and brilliant environment for instilling the values needed in humans. Thank you’

Year 10

‘Excellent teachers. Really care about the children. I feel very lucky that my child attends this school. Thank you to all the staff for working so hard’

‘My children and grandchildren are all doing very well in a safe place’

Year 11

‘I would highly recommend the school. I feel confident that I am contacted when there is an issue. I have been well supported when I have asked for help’

‘My childs’ progress in both learning and social skills has been amazing, all thanks to the staff, the work they do and the support they give to students’

Of the questionnaires collected at our most recent parents’ evening:

  • 99% of parents stated that Redmoor’s induction process helped their child make the transition from primary to secondary school
  • 96% of parents stated that their child feels happy and safe at Redmoor
  • 97% of parents stated that when they have raised concerns with the school, they have been dealt with properly
  • 96% of parents stated the school has high expectations of the students.
  • 98% of parents stated that the school informs them regularly on how their child is doing
  • 96% of parents stated that their child receives the appropriate amount of homework 
  • 98% of parents stated that the school provides a good range of subjects 
  • 97% of parents stated that the school is well led and managed

Of course, in addition to questionnaires, we invite any parents or carers to contact us with positive experiences or concerns at any time. Details of how to do so can be found under ‘Communication Guide for Parents/Carers’ within the ‘CONTACT US’ and then ‘Staff Directory’ section of the website.