St Vincent's Family Feedback

Parent and Carer Survey 2025–2026

Each year, we invite all parents and carers to complete our annual survey. The responses for 2025–2026 were overwhelmingly positive and reflect the strong partnership between home and school that is at the heart of St Vincent's Catholic Primary School. A committee of staff and governors carefully reviewed the results to celebrate our strengths and identify areas for further development. The survey gives families the opportunity to tell us what they value most, suggest improvements and help shape the future of our school.

What parents told us in their survey:

Our Strengths

High-Quality Teaching and Learning

Parents praised the quality of teaching and the support provided to ensure every child achieves their potential.

High Expectations

Families recognise that we have high aspirations for every child and encourage them to do their very best.

Achievement

Children continue to make strong academic progress and achieve well across the curriculum.

Behaviour and Pastoral Care

Parents value our caring, nurturing environment, where positive behaviour, wellbeing and pastoral support enable children to feel safe, happy and confident.

Moving forward we will look at

More Extracurricular Opportunities

Families appreciate the wide range of clubs and activities available and would like even more opportunities for children to participate.

Supporting Learning at Home

Parents would welcome additional guidance and practical ideas to help support learning beyond the classroom.

Communication

Some families would like more opportunities to discuss their child's learning and progress with class teachers.

What Parents Say About St Vincent's

At St Vincent's, we believe in nurturing every child academically, emotionally and spiritually. We are proud that our families recognise the dedication of our staff and the caring environment we provide.

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

"The pastoral care at St Vincent's is exceptional. Our child feels safe, supported and happy every day."

"The focus on wellbeing and happiness is clear in everything the school does."

"Very caring and supportive teachers and staff. Both my children have thrived at St Vincent's."

Academic Excellence

"The academic support is outstanding, and the consistency across subjects is impressive."

"The wide variety of learning opportunities allows every child to discover their interests and talents."

Community

"Our child has been very happy at St Vincent's. It is a warm and welcoming community."

"The school is well cared for and provides a lovely environment for learning."

Faith

"Religious Education is delivered thoughtfully and meaningfully, helping children grow in faith."

You Said… We Did

We greatly value the views of our parents and carers. Your feedback helps us reflect, improve and continue providing the very best education for our children.

You said…

We're very pleased with everything St Vincent's offers.

We did…

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted that so many families value the education, care and opportunities we provide. Your comments encourage us to continue striving for excellence in everything we do.

You said…

Communication could be improved.

We did…

This year we introduced Arbor as our new communication platform, making it easier to share important information, reminders and updates with families in a clear and timely way.

You said…

Parents have different preferences for homework.

We did…

We continue to review our homework provision to ensure it is purposeful, balanced and age appropriate. Paper copies are always available where these better suit individual children or families.

You said…

Some parents wanted more information about behaviour management.

We did…

We have continued to develop our behaviour policy using a relational and restorative approach, helping children learn from their choices, repair relationships and become responsible members of our school community. Safeguarding remains our highest priority, and we continually review our procedures to ensure every child feels safe and supported.

You said…

Parking around school can be difficult.

We did…

We have applied to join Trafford's Smart Streets scheme and are currently on the waiting list. In the meantime, we continue to encourage families to walk, scoot, cycle or use 'Park and Stride' wherever possible to improve safety and reduce congestion.

You said…

Support for children with SEND is highly valued.

We did…

Developing inclusive practice has been a major priority this year. We are proud to be part of Trafford's Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project and are working towards an Inclusion Award.

Our SENCOs are Lead SENCOs across Trafford, supporting colleagues throughout the local authority and contributing to school reviews. Staff continue to receive high-quality professional development to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

You said…

"Just keep doing what you're doing!"

We did…

Thank you. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and appreciation. Our staff are committed to providing the very best education and care for every child, and it is wonderful to know that our families recognise the dedication, enthusiasm and love that underpin everything we do.

Looking Ahead

We will continue to celebrate what is working well while always looking for ways to improve. By working together with our families, we will ensure that St Vincent's remains a place where every child is happy, safe, inspired and able to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.